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applegrove

(133,255 posts)
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 07:01 PM Feb 2026

Al Franken:

Don’t look away from MN. ICE is still wreaking havoc across the state - changing their tactics to deceive Minnesotans - pretending to be construction workers or folks delivering groceries. Still over 2,000 ICE agents in the state. They’re not going anywhere, your anger and outrage shouldn’t either.

Al Franken (@alfranken.bsky.social) 2026-02-10T19:07:11.743Z
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Al Franken: (Original Post) applegrove Feb 2026 OP
K & R Emile Feb 2026 #1
K&R...nt Wounded Bear Feb 2026 #2
I notice that Al speaks out a lot against the Felon's policies and other matters. Janbdwl72 Feb 2026 #3
I wish Al would run again. Sun-Moon Feb 2026 #4
I felt the same way, but he has made it clear ... FakeNoose Feb 2026 #11
I do too, but the reality is that he is 74. Omnipresent Feb 2026 #22
He doesn't live in Minnesota anymore SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2026 #6
For Kirsten Gillibrand's seat. MLWR Feb 2026 #10
She's not up until 30 SocialDemocrat61 Feb 2026 #13
That would be too controversial MadameButterfly Feb 2026 #17
Don't do it. Was nasty then and would probably be even more so now with the number of maggots that are everywhere. efhmc Feb 2026 #19
I'm guessing he--or at least his family--agrees with you MadameButterfly Feb 2026 #23
"Folks delivering groceries"? PatSeg Feb 2026 #5
I've always liked him and always will MustLoveBeagles Feb 2026 #7
VERY wrong Skittles Feb 2026 #15
Great reply... Pluvious Feb 2026 #8
I heard about this on Deadline Whitehouse. Creative! Ilsa Feb 2026 #9
I hope this is true! Minnesotans are the BEST!!!! FakeNoose Feb 2026 #12
It is a great reply! But the photo itself might not be from Minnesota Stargleamer Feb 2026 #14
LOVE IT Skittles Feb 2026 #16
ICE is bad popsdenver Feb 2026 #18
Love Al's podcast AdamGG Feb 2026 #20
He's right and 2000 is a fucking lot of people in that state. The havoc & damage done is insane. themaguffin Feb 2026 #21

Janbdwl72

(289 posts)
3. I notice that Al speaks out a lot against the Felon's policies and other matters.
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 07:53 PM
Feb 2026

But I suppose with two possible Senate vacancies in Minnesota, do you think he may consider running for the Senate again?

I don't reside in Minnesota--just curious.

Seems like by his absence from the Senate, he has paid the price for whatever sins he committed that caused him to resign his seat. Others who did far worse (look no further than the Felon) are still in office.

FakeNoose

(42,585 posts)
11. I felt the same way, but he has made it clear ...
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 09:17 PM
Feb 2026

... he's retired from politics, other than editorializing on podcasts. I guess we have to accept it.

Omnipresent

(7,537 posts)
22. I do too, but the reality is that he is 74.
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 03:21 PM
Feb 2026

He’s no spring chicken and many in the party want younger representation now.

SocialDemocrat61

(8,093 posts)
6. He doesn't live in Minnesota anymore
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 08:21 PM
Feb 2026

He moved back to New York a few years ago. Maybe he’ll run against Schumer in 28. Lol

SocialDemocrat61

(8,093 posts)
13. She's not up until 30
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 09:22 PM
Feb 2026

She’s been re-elected twice since Franken resigned. Both times with big margins. She’s very popular in the state.

MadameButterfly

(4,193 posts)
17. That would be too controversial
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 09:59 AM
Feb 2026

and bring p the ghosts he wants to leave behind.
Of course I wish he'd never left, but he'd have to set himself up differently to return. He said at an event some years ago that his family is against it.

efhmc

(17,047 posts)
19. Don't do it. Was nasty then and would probably be even more so now with the number of maggots that are everywhere.
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 02:13 PM
Feb 2026

Ilsa

(64,623 posts)
9. I heard about this on Deadline Whitehouse. Creative!
Tue Feb 10, 2026, 08:59 PM
Feb 2026

It won't be long before no one knows who is whom in Minneapolis.

popsdenver

(2,687 posts)
18. ICE is bad
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 01:12 PM
Feb 2026

but the Border Patrol, being groomed as the Trump's personal Gestapo/StormTroopers are far worse...........

Who knows what the BP has been doing down on the Mexican Border all these years.....completely out of sight of anyone.....with a total lack of scrutiny or accountability......

AdamGG

(1,900 posts)
20. Love Al's podcast
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 02:14 PM
Feb 2026

It's helped me keep some degree of sanity over the last year. There's usually something good, "for a change".

themaguffin

(5,420 posts)
21. He's right and 2000 is a fucking lot of people in that state. The havoc & damage done is insane.
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 02:17 PM
Feb 2026
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