Hah! I Totally Blocked Your Fist With My Face!
This Benjamin Sarlin piece on right-wing delight at Al Franken’s Senate win in Minnesota is ... strange. Al Franken is a very tempting target because he is so
Jul 31, 2020317.1K Shares5.6M Views
This Benjamin Sarlin piece on right-wing delightat Al Franken’s Senate win in Minnesota is … strange.
“„“Al Franken is a very tempting target because he is so outrageous,” said Republican strategist Brad Blakeman. “It’s similar to Joe Biden—we hope that Al Franken is the gift that keeps on giving.”
We’re talking about Vice President-in-two-weeks Joe Biden, right?
“„In 2006, the Ohio GOP issued a news release attacking Senate candidate Sherrod Brown for associating with Franken that included a Photoshopped pictureof the comedian in a diaper.
Stephen Marks, a blunt Republican consultant, gets at the truth in this article: once ensconced in the Senate, Franken will likely eschew the racier, angrier jokes that gave him political trouble and become a harder target for Minnesota Republicans, and barely a target at all for national Republicans. It’s not like he’ll become a cultural lightning rod like Rick Santorum or Katherine “Queen Esther” Harris — Franken’s a conventional liberal, which isn’t a controversial thing to be right now.
Hajra Shannon
Reviewer
Hajra Shannona is a highly experienced journalist with over 9 years of expertise in news writing, investigative reporting, and political analysis.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Columbia University and has contributed to reputable publications focusing on global affairs, human rights, and environmental sustainability.
Hajra's authoritative voice and trustworthy reporting reflect her commitment to delivering insightful news content.
Beyond journalism, she enjoys exploring new cultures through travel and pursuing outdoor photography
Latest Articles
Popular Articles