How Cool Is Franken?

Not only does Al Franken’s hard-fought victory give Democrats a magical 60 seats, it gives the Senate its first genuinely funny ex-comedian. Eric Alterman shares memories of his friend and former neighbor.

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Published Jul. 1 2009 2:29AM EDT 

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