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Al Franken BIOGRAPHICAL FACTS:

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Al Franken was born May 21, 1951, in New York City. He first gained notice as an author, comedian, and also sharp political satirist during his lengthy tenure on the comedy sketch program, Saturday Night Live. He wrote for as well as done on SNL from its inaugural season in 1975 to 1980; he returned in 1985 and worked as one of the show's producers up until 1995. He is presently a junior senator of Minnesota.

Career in Comedy

Franken initially got notice as a writer, comedian, and sharp political satirist throughout his lengthy tenure on the comedy sketch program, Saturday Night Live. He composed for and carried out on SNL from its inaugural period in 1975 to 1980; he returned in 1985 and also offered as one of the program's manufacturers until 1995. Some of his most well-known appearances were as a frequent analyst on the "Weekend Update" sketch and as the self-help master Stuart Smalley, a personality who Franken broadened right into a publication, 1993's I'm Good Enough, I'm Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like Me, as well as a not successful movie, Stuart Saves His Family (1995).

Political Career

In 2007, Franken left Air America in order to totally seek his political ambitions. Franken revealed his run for Minnesota Senate on February 14, 2007, on the last day of his radio program. After being tapped by the Democratic-Farmer-Labor event in June 2008-- and also getting a recommendation from conventional speech writer as well as comedian, Ben Stein-- Franken won the Democratic primary for the Senate seat.

On election evening in 2008, records provided Franken's Republican enemy, Norm Coleman the seat by greater than 700 ballots. Yet by the end of the evening, both candidates were separated by less than 0.5 percent, which passed Minnesota's automatic recount regulation. On January 5, 2009, the Minnesota State Canvassing Board placed Franken ahead by 225 votes. The next day, Coleman appealed the choice, which brought about a test. On April 13, 2009, a Minnesota court announced that Franken was the champion. Coleman appealed again, this time to the Minnesota Supreme court. On June 30, 2009, the state supreme court rejected Coleman's charm, proclaiming Franken the victor. Quickly after, Coleman yielded. Franken was formally sittinged in July of 2009.

Franken initially got notice as a writer, comedian, as well as sharp political satirist during his lengthy period on the comedy sketch program, Saturday Night Live. Franken announced his run for Minnesota Senate on February 14, 2007, on the last day of his radio show. On January 5, 2009, the Minnesota State Canvassing Board placed Franken ahead by 225 ballots. On April 13, 2009, a Minnesota court announced that Franken was the winner.

Al Franken SENATE CAREER:

Sen. Franken has traveled to all 87 counties, meeting with Minnesotans about issues important to them, and providing assistance them when they call on him for help. From going to bat for Minnesota veterans who didn't receive the medals they've earned, to clearing red tape for Minnesota families and businesses dealing with the federal bureaucracy, he and his staff have helped secure Social Security, Medicare, or Veterans Benefits, and assisted on issues like immigration, housing programs, student loans or applying for a passport or visa. Since coming to the Senate, he has:

•     Answered more than 892,000 constituent letters
•     Had his office work with more than 19,200 Minnesotans who asked for assistance with a problem
•     Has visited all 87 counties, held more than 1,300 official Senate events across Minnesota, and met with thousands of Minnesotans from all walks of life in his Washington, D.C. office.

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