Senator Al Franken Witnessed McCain's Dramatic 'No' Vote

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  • U.S. Senator Al Franken remembers gasps in the Senate chamber when Senator John McCain gave his memorable thumbs-down on 'skinny repeal.'
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  • @SwirlyJoe
    @SwirlyJoe 6 років тому +2273

    Am I the only person who thinks it's weird that he had to resign over an inappropriate joke from 10 years ago and allegedly patting people's butts, yet nobody cares that trump has bragged about sexual assault?

    • @billclinton6672
      @billclinton6672 6 років тому +4

      Where is proof there is truth.

    • @ROOKTABULA
      @ROOKTABULA 6 років тому +138

      SwirlyJoe Not weird. It's the norm. Cancervatives and Repugnicans are allowed to do and say anything that gets a progressives annihilated. It's past of being a Reich Winger.

    • @PSL09
      @PSL09 5 років тому +1

      no

    • @SpartanFighter1973
      @SpartanFighter1973 5 років тому +60

      It's a testament to the fact that liberals your our own to a higher standard. I was sad to lose All, I thought he might become president of day, but he needed to resign. He couldn't go any further with that around his neck. He would have poisoned any cause he joined.

    • @miscreantsrule2000
      @miscreantsrule2000 5 років тому +10

      SwirlyJoe he groped a sleeping army woman and took a picture of it

  • @lionel1963
    @lionel1963 6 років тому +570

    "Satire is protected speech in the United States even if the object of the satire doesn't get it." That is THE MOST AWESOME quote I've ever heard anybody say!

    • @barquerojuancarlos7253
      @barquerojuancarlos7253 2 роки тому +2

      i don't know how widespread it is, but the Brits have claimed the Americans don't understand satire

  • @Milkberry333
    @Milkberry333 6 років тому +2870

    As an Aussie I don't understand how anyone could possibly be against universal healthcare? Sure it's not perfect, but if paying an extra cent in taxes gives someone who's going to die unless they get the medical treatment they need, I'm more than happy to pay for it!!! We also have private healthcare on top of universal healthcare that does provide better healthcare coverage for more expensive procedures/services; but if we didn't have Medicare we would all be screwed beyond belief.

    • @ryannicholls3662
      @ryannicholls3662 6 років тому +332

      Yeah but rich people who can afford healthcare can't bare the idea of paying extra taxes for other people's benefit.

    • @multitudeofidols
      @multitudeofidols 6 років тому +114

      Even Trump admitted your country has great healthcare.

    • @MrRjhyt
      @MrRjhyt 6 років тому +191

      As a Scotsman, I have to object. Australian Healthcare is about 9.5% of GDP, and for the US, it's about 17%. They'd be saving money having universal healthcare. As in the UK, you just don't pay at the point of delivery. Even in France it's only 11.5% of GDP. Isn't it a christian virtue to care for your neighbour.

    • @TheCalvin1902
      @TheCalvin1902 6 років тому +105

      Many Americans don't want a single penny of their money going to brown people. Because of this, universal healthcare will always be in jeopardy no matter what. Time to build that wall - just further North than originally planned.

    • @blairschirmerx1711
      @blairschirmerx1711 6 років тому +111

      +Rebecca Tens of millions of Americans have been brainwashed almost beyond belief. It's sad, violent, and horribly destructive. Our politics, too, are hopelessly corrupt, our politicians are almost completely owned by the billionaires who have bought our political system, whole. --I have yet to speak with someone against universal health care who has the ability to marshal even basic facts on the matter. They've been taught, and believe, things that are obviously even blatantly false, yet they recite nonsense without apparent qualm.
      It could hardly be worse, here.
      In addition, the rich have turned health care into corporate welfare. It funnels *_one and a half trillion dollars_* in unnecessary extra costs every year to the already wealthy. They have a true death grip on the system.

  • @GplusOKnameHERE
    @GplusOKnameHERE 6 років тому +184

    The O'Reilly moment was golden. As Franken explains that Bill can't sue because of protected speech. Cut to Stephen's face... Amazing. You sir, are that satire we love.

  • @ikaikaikaika2419
    @ikaikaikaika2419 6 років тому +341

    His delayed shock to Stephen swearing gives me life

    • @magellanicraincloud
      @magellanicraincloud 6 років тому +48

      2:43 is where it happens and you're right it's gold.

    • @jimmythesaint2286
      @jimmythesaint2286 6 років тому

      throw these liberal democrat perverts to the curb.. bad bad people, no morals or ethics from these disgusting people

    • @nadaismail5693
      @nadaismail5693 6 років тому

      Nope Yep h he

  • @marshallx6081
    @marshallx6081 6 років тому +15

    He is wicked smart. Did you happen to see him on Jeopardy years ago when he blew everyone away?
    He's good enough, he's smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like him.

  • @dunaysuleiman7014
    @dunaysuleiman7014 3 роки тому +23

    I still miss him after all these years. He was too good to be brought down like this.

    • @ShinySephiroth1
      @ShinySephiroth1 Рік тому +1

      Sacrificial lamb - they hoped that him stepping down for something in the same lane but not near as bad as Trump's "stuff" would set a precedent, but Trump and his minions ignored it and continued doing their "deeds".

  • @JowanaBueser
    @JowanaBueser 6 років тому +127

    "Bill O'Reilly didn't understand satire is protected speech in the United States even if the subject of the satire doesn't get it."

  • @tacowhisperer
    @tacowhisperer 5 років тому +292

    RIP Senator McCain; you will be missed ♥

    • @MichaelJohnson-by3vf
      @MichaelJohnson-by3vf 4 роки тому +2

      The only people who say that are people who didn't vote for him

    • @Kishandreth
      @Kishandreth 4 роки тому +22

      @@MichaelJohnson-by3vf As a Senator, many people were never in a position to legally vote for him. He was a great man, I disagree with some of his ideas, but I can respect him, and respect he's trying to do what's best for the country.

    • @themavrandbrickashaw5511
      @themavrandbrickashaw5511 4 роки тому +31

      @@MichaelJohnson-by3vf The only people who don't miss McCain are deluded Trump supporters

    • @JonathanGarcia-pq5hg
      @JonathanGarcia-pq5hg 3 роки тому

      @@themavrandbrickashaw5511 and himself

    • @JonathanGarcia-pq5hg
      @JonathanGarcia-pq5hg 3 роки тому +6

      @@themavrandbrickashaw5511 and its sad because john mccain was a good man and suffered a lot when he got captured

  • @ChrisBrengel
    @ChrisBrengel 6 років тому +82

    "...Chuck Shumer went [shush!] and all of the clapping stopped. We didn't want to gloat. We shouldn't have gloated."
    OMG, some intelligence in the Senate! I wish there was much more of it.

  • @memestagram4028
    @memestagram4028 3 роки тому +35

    Franken shouldn’t have resigned. What he did was bad, yes, but he was such a good Senator and he deserved better. I think he should’ve announced that he wouldn’t run for re-election. He deserved to be able to finish his term.

  • @christianschoff2490
    @christianschoff2490 6 років тому +532

    I didn't know he was a comedian. That is awesome!

    • @sprybug
      @sprybug 6 років тому +55

      Oh yeah, he was on SNL for almost 2 decades! He started as a writer at the very beginning since the 70's and was there through the mid 90's.

    • @Stand_By_For_Mind_Control
      @Stand_By_For_Mind_Control 6 років тому +59

      That's Stuart Smalley, baby. He's good enough, he's smart enough, and gosh darn it... people like him.

    • @admin2666
      @admin2666 6 років тому +39

      He also hosted two White House Correspondents Dinner during Clinton's presidency. Check those out. Comedic genius that was.

    • @rebeccasabet2802
      @rebeccasabet2802 6 років тому +7

      Look up the film Stuart Saves His Family.

    • @richardhead1114
      @richardhead1114 6 років тому +1

      Christian Schoff he is the joke he isn't funny.

  • @janedmunds4218
    @janedmunds4218 2 роки тому +52

    I miss Senator Franken. Wish he hadn’t left the senate. We need -more- like him

    • @edge918
      @edge918 Рік тому +1

      Please return to the Senate Al🤗

    • @jasonj5862
      @jasonj5862 Рік тому

      He was chased and hounded out of the senate by pearl clutching far left liberals who have been crying over their stupidity ever since, yet still continue to be ginormous pearl clutchers.

  • @busybody1474
    @busybody1474 5 років тому +148

    Al Franken-Jill Stein 2020 cuz, why not try a Frankenstein presidency

    • @Willmorrison99
      @Willmorrison99 3 роки тому +7

      Best comment on UA-cam. Commenting to help the algorithm so more people see this

    • @busybody1474
      @busybody1474 3 роки тому +6

      @@Willmorrison99 👍

    • @henrimatisse7481
      @henrimatisse7481 3 роки тому +1

      LOL very good!

    • @sempressfi
      @sempressfi 3 роки тому +1

      @@Willmorrison99 thank you for making sure this got bumped up lol @busybody1 this made me chuckle 💙

  • @groundhog7652
    @groundhog7652 6 років тому +160

    Many of us are beginning to like Senator McCain. It took courage to do what he did, which proves he cares more about the American people than he does for politics and benefiting himself that the corrupt republican party.

    • @larryjohnny
      @larryjohnny 6 років тому +18

      Groundhog so true! McCain put country over party and he has my respect! He is a hero! Trump was rude to him during the campaign and this was a sweet form of payback, revenge, come upends..

  • @martiemc8398
    @martiemc8398 6 років тому +37

    "satire is protected speech even if the object of the satire doesn't get it..." Beautiful. 🐯😆😄😄😄😍😄😍😍😍😍

  • @FauxFace
    @FauxFace 6 років тому +2285

    Al Franken is more qualified than Trump would be if he was 10x more qualified

    • @RaheelPervaiz123
      @RaheelPervaiz123 6 років тому +15

      what about times a negative.

    • @blondybeharovic8823
      @blondybeharovic8823 6 років тому +29

      You can Times it by 1,000,000, You can't add-on to zero qualifications

    • @NxDoyle
      @NxDoyle 6 років тому +41

      Im Heckin Mad Every human I know and half the ones in the phone book are more qualified than Trump. And every human I have ever met and _ALL_ the people in the phone book are fundamentally better human beings. In a world of hyperbole, I can assure you that I am not exaggerating. The president is not only unqualified and fundamentally unsuitable for the job, he's really one of the worst human beings on the planet.
      One of the folksy things that people say is, 'Can you imagine what it would be like to have a beer with them?' Most every president or prime minister I've put through that 'test' has come back as either a yes or a no. Mostly a yes. But when I run Trump through that, it's not only a 'no', it's also either a 'leave the bar he walked into' or 'dump the beer on his liar hair'.
      And that opens the door to another reason to detest Trump. He is so thoroughly intertwined with dishonesty that even his hair and his skin tone are lies.

    • @markrigsby2107
      @markrigsby2107 6 років тому

      Blondy Beharovic Your Grounds for understanding is based on what? A desire, Fantasy, the comedian Colbert, or out of thin air?

    • @blairschirmerx1711
      @blairschirmerx1711 6 років тому +21

      Let's remember, too, that John McCain has spent his 30+ years in the Senate screwing over ordinary people on behalf of his wealthy donor-owners. McCain had the astonishing gall to pick Sarah Palin as his VP while running under the banner "Country First." A more cynical stunt is hard to imagine. It's nice that McCain chose for a change not to gut everyday Americans, but it doesn't change what his career has been about: The ownership of our political system by a few thousand of the wealthiest people in the country.
      McCain has done untold damage to this country and its people. This fundamentally changes nothing about his life and the endless harm he's done.

  • @ryanal4923
    @ryanal4923 4 роки тому +26

    Minnesota needs this man now more than ever, PLEASE AL RUN FOR SENATE AGAIN

  • @unlocked6352
    @unlocked6352 6 років тому +34

    Al Franken is just so gosh darn likeable.

  • @Beefnhammer
    @Beefnhammer 6 років тому +88

    Even if you don't agree with his politics, I think we can all agree Al Franken is extremely likable, hilarious, and highly intelligent

    • @jangilbert8028
      @jangilbert8028 3 роки тому +1

      I wish he hadn’t resigned! The former guy was disgusting and he wasn’t funny. Funny looking, yeah, but definitely not funny. However easy to make fun of.

    • @parrisprice5892
      @parrisprice5892 2 роки тому +1

      Al is great about making intelligent jokes ,that have substance in reality

    • @larryhinze2330
      @larryhinze2330 Рік тому

      I don't like him.

  • @tomscott4438
    @tomscott4438 4 роки тому +34

    The Senate could use Al's wit, wisdom, and sense of humor. We all could.

  • @heyheytaytay
    @heyheytaytay 3 роки тому +7

    The intro song as Al came out tho. LMAO.
    I miss him. He was a good, decent senator.

  • @thomasbernecky2078
    @thomasbernecky2078 6 років тому +17

    Senator Franken is also still a comedian. Well done, sir. Keep fighting for us all.

  • @thewalrus4215
    @thewalrus4215 6 років тому +3

    He makes me proud to be a Minnesotan. Fantastic :)

  • @LakwatseroDuo
    @LakwatseroDuo 4 роки тому +13

    Heartwarming to remember Sen. McCain in 2019. How times have changed!

  • @TheTeresagalway
    @TheTeresagalway 6 років тому +4

    Loved Senator Al Frankens Book “Giant of The Senate” please be President Mr.Franken and not just save America but The World. If countries could vote you would get my number one from The Netherlands 👍

  • @subjectivistJ
    @subjectivistJ 6 років тому +4

    That's MY senator, woohoo​! He kindly shook my hand and answered my question almost 10 years ago on the St. Paul MN capitol lawn - such a respectable presence! I felt both honored and awed that this major politician would make direct eye contact and then respond to me instead of just "talk at" me. It was very refreshing then and so I still respect him today - please keep my personal experience in mind when passing judgment on this man, specifically: he clearly is grounded enough to know perfection is a myth, for him and anyone else, but listening... really taking the moment to listen before you next speak - that's as close one can get to perfecting the art of communication. And we'd all be better off dedicating those spare seconds listening when we're conversing.... good luck in your life and pursuits sir... good luck.

    • @armandhammer2235
      @armandhammer2235 6 років тому

      So Al shook your hand and looked you in the eye? I saw him kiss a baby, he is more than qualified based on that.

  • @parrisprice5892
    @parrisprice5892 2 роки тому +4

    I remember als skits from back on SNL , covering election nite with a satellite dish mounted on his back ,lol. Still makes me laugh.
    NEVER VOTE REPUBLIKKKAN

  • @jimborock2632
    @jimborock2632 6 років тому +6

    Every time the senator laughs an angel gets its wings.

  • @reallyWyrd
    @reallyWyrd 6 років тому +4

    This segment's awesome.

  • @rayh.8456
    @rayh.8456 3 роки тому +10

    This clip reminds me just how much I miss Franken and McCain.

  • @andreasersson3172
    @andreasersson3172 3 роки тому +5

    RIP Sen. John McCain

  • @FurEngel
    @FurEngel 6 років тому +444

    What gets me is how the obvious problems of Americas broken healthcare system evades politicians: a tylenol from CVS = $0.16, the same pill from a hospital = $39.50.

    • @lemon93
      @lemon93 6 років тому +17

      D.E. Sarcarean go look up the prices for saline ivs its worse and it's just water and electrolytes

    • @oneopinion6806
      @oneopinion6806 6 років тому +22

      To be fair, it does have what plants crave.

    • @tendertuna9157
      @tendertuna9157 6 років тому +2

      Yeah well, there is always shortages on saline, specially when the only reliable source is from England.

    • @NeoDemocedes
      @NeoDemocedes 6 років тому +46

      Healthcare is big business in the US. Americans keep electing politicians who sell out to private interest groups.

    • @tomstrutt6754
      @tomstrutt6754 6 років тому +22

      D.E. Sarcarean, they understand it perfectly well. Health care is mega-huge business in the US and the government is a wholly-owned subsidiary of big business, operated for the maximization of corporate profit. Whether citizens go broke, live or die is irrelevant.

  • @type1ninja940
    @type1ninja940 6 років тому +13

    As a Minnesotan, I'm really proud to have Al Franken as my Senator. He seems like a really smart guy.

  • @j.criquette3334
    @j.criquette3334 6 років тому +4

    Very refreshing, especially in how he describes working in a bipartisan manner.

  • @GaymingAndStuff
    @GaymingAndStuff 3 роки тому +7

    Kirsten Gillibrand ran this wonderful man out of Congress...I'll never forgive her!

  • @MeepsNcheese
    @MeepsNcheese 6 років тому +287

    Whoever sung the intro has just the sweetest voice

  • @headingtiny366
    @headingtiny366 6 років тому +7

    It's great that Al Franken gave credit to Colbert for bringing more real news to the public than most other sources. Also, the admission that there's "a lot of don't doing" gives him an extra modicum of credibility.

  • @Darkmatter105
    @Darkmatter105 6 років тому +30

    Its still so mind-blowing seeing this dude as a real actual WELL EDUCATED senator. I still remember the snl skits, who knew this guy was hiding underneath.

  • @8kSarah
    @8kSarah 6 років тому +3

    I love him!!!!!

  • @MythicTyrant
    @MythicTyrant 6 років тому +293

    And gosh darn it, people like him.

    • @sirwinstonlennon6486
      @sirwinstonlennon6486 6 років тому

      Not Anymore! LMAO

    • @jimmythesaint2286
      @jimmythesaint2286 6 років тому

      throw these liberal democrat pervert pedophiles to the curb.. bad bad people, no morals or ethics from these disgusting people

    • @jimmythesaint2286
      @jimmythesaint2286 6 років тому +1

      Trump?.. provide some names

    • @jimmythesaint2286
      @jimmythesaint2286 6 років тому +1

      Burnstein proved Crooks is a liar....
      i'm researching others you listed_

    • @jimmythesaint2286
      @jimmythesaint2286 6 років тому

      'stop asking..'
      ha
      just read about Heller disgusting lies and her husbands' behind the scene antics against Trump___not wasting my time with your weak allegations.
      .....keep draining the liberal democrat swamp_ bad people

  • @Sunstreaky00
    @Sunstreaky00 6 років тому +12

    We Minnesotans are so proud of this man. I got to meet him a couple of years ago and I was just blown away at how involved he is with the community.

  • @casman8035
    @casman8035 4 роки тому +15

    I feel more like a Minnesotan(i'm born and raised in TN) because of good folks like Ventura and Franken.

  • @rachelgarber1423
    @rachelgarber1423 6 років тому +18

    "Even the object of the satire doesn't get it" LMAO

  • @grainnegowen5758
    @grainnegowen5758 6 років тому +56

    "He didn't understand that satire is protected speech in the United States even if the object of the speech doesn't get it" 😂😂😂

  • @Luna.3.3.3
    @Luna.3.3.3 6 років тому +13

    Al Franken kicks ASS! Comedians have the gift of witty speech and they are smarter than the average bear.

  • @gunner678
    @gunner678 6 років тому +21

    This is a good man!

  • @Guitargoddess843
    @Guitargoddess843 6 років тому +8

    If Al Franken ever does run for president, I hope he has at least one campaign ad as Stuart Smalley -
    " Al Franken for president - changing America's image because we're good enough, we're smart enough, and doggone it, people like us"

  • @wespuckdog3897
    @wespuckdog3897 6 років тому +4

    Brilliant!!!!

  • @michalperach984
    @michalperach984 6 років тому +7

    Can I like this before even watching just for it existing? I'm already smiling :)

  • @2chatify
    @2chatify 6 років тому +6

    I love Al Franken! I will campaign for him if he runs for president! Go Al!!!

  • @LarsFromNorway
    @LarsFromNorway 5 років тому +10

    Rest in peace McCain

  • @jrmint2
    @jrmint2 6 років тому +6

    Love Al Franken! Thanks for having him on Stephen :)

  • @Linkolnverse
    @Linkolnverse 6 років тому +10

    Satire is protected even if the subject of the satire doesn't get it.
    Love that.

  •  3 роки тому +2

    Al, we miss you (from all over the country so much) as a Senator! Not a fair outcome you got. I appreciate your perspectives and stand for us USA plebes. We need your voice.

  • @marjoriejohnson6535
    @marjoriejohnson6535 4 роки тому +75

    I miss having the intelligent Al Franken in Congress.

  • @marieshanahan164
    @marieshanahan164 6 років тому +20

    I like Al Franken and we are blessed to have up there in the Senate. :)

  • @loved012one
    @loved012one 6 років тому +7

    Fantastic interview!!! Regardless of Al Franken's political views, this is a great conversation between two intelligent adults. Thank you!

  • @foxmulderms
    @foxmulderms 4 роки тому +1

    E-P-I-C !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGE RESPECT! What a guy McCain!!!.

  • @GrizDrummer25
    @GrizDrummer25 6 років тому +4

    I raise my glass to Sen. Franken! Good guy!

  • @gregh7400
    @gregh7400 3 роки тому +20

    Franken should have never resigned over such a bullshit accusation. He should have let the people of Minnesota decide if he stays or not.

    • @alexthegoatyt5207
      @alexthegoatyt5207 3 роки тому

      So allegations are only legit when they’re against Republicans I guess

    • @gregh7400
      @gregh7400 3 роки тому

      @@alexthegoatyt5207 Don't be stupid. Each allegation is different and should be evaluated in its own merits. I don't give a shit about political party affiliation. My only point is the PEOPLE he represents should have had the final say.

  • @bbtb785
    @bbtb785 6 років тому +57

    I have never been prouder to be a Minnesotan.

    • @seanromanowski
      @seanromanowski 6 років тому

      Thats funny because he is a sexually abusive piece of shit.

    • @frowlinian8175
      @frowlinian8175 6 років тому +1

      CarterThweatt I would still be proud of him

    • @jeevesme
      @jeevesme 6 років тому

      Sean Romanowski I agree. I also think he's an idiotic toddler as well, but he is still our President. MAGA!

    • @orukarm
      @orukarm 6 років тому

      Sean Romanowski that's debatable

  • @spammyhell6566
    @spammyhell6566 6 років тому +13

    6:50 for a second or two, doesn't he just morph into Letterman, laugh and all? Almost eerie, but in a nice way. :O)

  • @amalkoury9149
    @amalkoury9149 6 років тому +56

    its awesome that he was a comedian 😂😂😂😂

    • @armandhammer2235
      @armandhammer2235 6 років тому +7

      It's awesome that you take selfies in your bra and panties.

    • @lizzymelinda3450
      @lizzymelinda3450 6 років тому +7

      Is it just me or does he look like Dave Letterman's long lost brother? They even laugh alike!

    • @fumarc4501
      @fumarc4501 6 років тому +2

      angela farra He still does cameos in shows and movies. He was in Ted!

    • @autumnmeadows4079
      @autumnmeadows4079 6 років тому

      He is also wicked smart

    • @EmbracingTheChaos
      @EmbracingTheChaos 6 років тому

      Yeah, and he sucked at that job too.

  • @keithshomo610
    @keithshomo610 3 роки тому +4

    Still a Great SENATOR 🇺🇸👍☺.

  • @funnyusername8635
    @funnyusername8635 6 років тому +3

    Thank you for explaining what Schumer's gesture was about. I wasn't sure if it was a procedural, rules of order type thing, or what.

  • @garysinnott340
    @garysinnott340 6 років тому +2

    When cloning becomes a thing, you need a few more of Al Franken.

  • @1450JackCade
    @1450JackCade 6 років тому +2

    Thank god for Al Franken, a smart politician with a sense of humor and wit.

  • @CheshireCesare
    @CheshireCesare 6 років тому +3

    That Bill O' Reilly shade gave me life 😂

  • @peppypp
    @peppypp 6 років тому +293

    Al Franken for President. I stand behind this man. Comedymen are SUPER SMART

    • @peppypp
      @peppypp 6 років тому +8

      Our Gov't definitely needs more diversity under that roof

    • @Marmelademeister
      @Marmelademeister 6 років тому +1

      At least his qualities as speaker are comparable to that of Donald Trump. Won't be worse.

    • @aLime404
      @aLime404 6 років тому +3

      Dennis King wow are you a comedian? Because right now you're sounding SUPER SMART

    • @ShawnLH88
      @ShawnLH88 6 років тому +3

      they're just comedians. don't need to sort by gender

    • @Chomuggaacapri
      @Chomuggaacapri 6 років тому +5

      To be fair, we have a Comedy of a Man as President...

  • @martiemc8398
    @martiemc8398 6 років тому +2

    Let's get Stephen to three million subscribers!!!🙋🙋🙋

  • @Limicola1
    @Limicola1 6 років тому +14

    I'd vote for Franken for President in a heart beat.

  • @BatmanHQYT
    @BatmanHQYT 6 років тому +6

    Fucking love this guy

  • @sdjahof1964
    @sdjahof1964 6 років тому +3

    Being a comedian in his previous work, Franken is able to pull off the respect for the job as a senator He does not fall prey to blurring the line between the two roles. He cares and takes his job seriously, much better than what can be said about any number of elected officials

  • @N_Ides
    @N_Ides 6 років тому +5

    What Stephen does is not at all comparable to Senators. Stephen successfully entertains and is great at telling jokes, rather than doing nothing and being a joke.

  • @TheMasonX23
    @TheMasonX23 6 років тому +7

    Al Franken makes me proud to be a Minnesotan.

  • @tomblah
    @tomblah 6 років тому +23

    7:50 "Bill O'Reilly didn't understand that satire is protected speech even if the object of the satire doesn't get it". Sick burn.

  • @tori2dles
    @tori2dles 6 років тому +10

    I wish I liked Minnesota better. I'd move there just to have Al Franken as my Senator. 😊
    Franken 2020.

  • @freetruths8810
    @freetruths8810 6 років тому +2

    Stephen is the single most important news caster on tv right now. Go Al, keep em honest on the hill. 💗✌

  • @ameyadeshpande1025
    @ameyadeshpande1025 6 років тому +2

    Al Franken, thank you for that... Reassuring to see a different thought process in the legislative branch...

  • @Cindrbell
    @Cindrbell 6 років тому +3

    I would've loved to hear the band do the SNL opening number. Mr. Franken has a special place in my heart because those SNL days. I cherish them as a part of my childhood.

  • @knickell50
    @knickell50 6 років тому +71

    It is sad when the comedians offer a more honest look at life than our "leaders"...

    • @theolamp5312
      @theolamp5312 6 років тому +3

      +knickell50 - most great comedy has always been about looking at real things that affect us. It strips away the façade and shows us the essence. If we couldn't relate to the comedy, we wouldn't laugh.

    • @seanromanowski
      @seanromanowski 6 років тому

      Except hes a sexual abuser and a sick person

  • @kani75
    @kani75 6 років тому +18

    Why it is that comedians make better politicians than politicians, lawyers or business leaders?

    • @dinavienna
      @dinavienna 5 років тому +2

      Bundit i d guess it would be because those other three professions are essentially about winning over the opponent (at least the first two ) not to work for a common good

  • @CptPhilippnes
    @CptPhilippnes 6 років тому +17

    I loved how Al Franken dealt with Betsy DeVos during her hearing before becoming Sec of Education.

  • @mikem9704
    @mikem9704 6 років тому +5

    I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.

    • @drrydog
      @drrydog 6 років тому

      even the drunk women Franken rapes... they like him in his mind

  • @weldin
    @weldin 3 роки тому +4

    Massive respect for playing Party in the USA, senator.

  • @tommywilliams8170
    @tommywilliams8170 6 років тому +2

    I love Al he is one of my favorite Senators. And he still make a me laugh. But when he is serious he is know joke.

  • @treid100182
    @treid100182 6 років тому +1

    I especially LOVE the new video of Franken unwilling to even say Single-Payer Healthcare when asked about it.

  • @arisardar6018
    @arisardar6018 6 років тому +10

    In Finland IF we would have problem with health care (for example being very expensive but still it would not cover everyone) we would form cross party committee with experts and look at problem and then FIX it.

  • @Stand_By_For_Mind_Control
    @Stand_By_For_Mind_Control 6 років тому +16

    Let's hope that this is the next president. Franken/Newsom would fucking crush.

  • @nepalidude
    @nepalidude 3 роки тому +1

    Al Franken entered the Senate with a big BANG and exited the chamber with a little SWOOSH. What a spectacular rise and fall within a decade.

  • @chachachacha-rb7gj
    @chachachacha-rb7gj 6 років тому +8

    He'd be a brilliant and articulate President!!!

  • @EmmaSpAce111
    @EmmaSpAce111 6 років тому +7

    I'm so glad he's our senator, FUCK YEAH MN

    • @EmmaSpAce111
      @EmmaSpAce111 6 років тому

      I get my teeth cleaned in perham, this is so surreal

  • @rysun8709
    @rysun8709 6 років тому +6

    Stephen denying the existence of Papa Bear, justice is sweet

  • @CapCityMover
    @CapCityMover 6 років тому +1

    I'm glad we got people like Franken looking out for the little guy.

  • @frankmeier4599
    @frankmeier4599 6 років тому +2

    Al Franken is your American Hero!
    "O'Reilly didn't understand that satire is protected speech in the United States even if the object of the satire doesn't get it!" - quote: Al Franken -

  • @richarddarlington1139
    @richarddarlington1139 6 років тому +53

    The Russian sanctions were bi-partisan. In fact, it was virtually unanimous.

    • @fumarc4501
      @fumarc4501 6 років тому +10

      Richard Darlington only 5 people didn't vote for it and the President didn't sign it in public... like a little b*tch!

  • @kendomyers
    @kendomyers 6 років тому +13

    Chuck Schumer looks like a damn fine leader, demanding respect and instantly getting it.
    Good for stopping this terrible bill and good for putting Trump in check.

  • @georgegolden4322
    @georgegolden4322 6 років тому

    Amazing interview..

  • @JJuliaSmile
    @JJuliaSmile 3 роки тому +2

    He needs to run again!