I feel bad about Al Franken. Mostly because we need his voice. And, because I admired his decision to go for being a Senator. After his impossibly close victory, he spent his first term learning the ropes, away from TV, and relentlessly refusing to be funny. After he was re-elected by a wide margin, Al felt it was safe to start being Al -- while being a solid legislator. The people "really liked him."
Well, being funny turned out not to be the problem. Being too touchy, feely and the ubiquitous man-style jerk has Al in a deep hole.
I guess it was too much to ask for: A successful trip from SNL, not from being a lawyer, prosecutor, billionaire, or "player" in your state. You know, the trip that leaves most Senators being a sanctimonious man-style jerk.
The fate of the funny man is yet to be determined. As for now, only the Gods are laughing.
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