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Given the current political climate in the United States, no one should expect that this book is a balanced view of available policy options for legislators in the U.S. Congress. However, given that every reader is fully aware of Al Franken's political orientation, this is a wonderful read. I thought that one of the strongest aspects of the book was the discussion of the path that led Al Franken from his Saturday Night days and comedic career to the moment that he announced his candidacy for the
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Senator Al Franken is opinionated, humorous, and sincere. I like that in a Senator.
Franken's father relocated from NYC to Minnesota before Al was born, but Al still received a lot of the New York frame of mind - even before moving there to pursue his comedy career. And how many comics do you know that have a degree from Harvard. (All right, there is Conan O'Brien but name another.)
His comedic outlook seems to help him keep his sanity while working in Washington. It mostly is appreciated by his ...more
Franken's father relocated from NYC to Minnesota before Al was born, but Al still received a lot of the New York frame of mind - even before moving there to pursue his comedy career. And how many comics do you know that have a degree from Harvard. (All right, there is Conan O'Brien but name another.)
His comedic outlook seems to help him keep his sanity while working in Washington. It mostly is appreciated by his ...more
Too much "inside baseball" about the details of becoming and being a politician. Lacked the punch of his previous books attacking liars. Redundant re not getting to make jokes, etc.
Only towards the very end does he get to what I would think is the main point, i.e. what makes a good Senator and why did he handily win re-election after the tightest Senate race ever his first election? ...more
Only towards the very end does he get to what I would think is the main point, i.e. what makes a good Senator and why did he handily win re-election after the tightest Senate race ever his first election? ...more
Being a Minnesotan, this book was especially meaningful, but I think anyone and everyone could enjoy this book immensely. In these....challenging....times, this was a ray of hope.
Lucky to have Al Franken as my senator - honest, funny and insightful.
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