The Celebrity Politician Fad Jumps

The Celebrity Politician Fad Jumps the Shark - Al Franken is pondering running for Senate for the "Wellstone Seat" (as many Dems still call it) in '08:

"'It's a long way away, five years away,' Franken told the Star Tribune Monday night. 'It might be crazy. I might not be the best candidate. Part of this is seeing what happens next year and what direction things are going.'

He has previously dismissed talk of political office, but Newsweek this week first reported the story of his possible bid for the Senate.

Franken, a friend of the late Democratic Sen. Paul Wellstone, says he's being encouraged by his friends to run. Driving him as well has been his distaste for the Bush presidency, he said."

There's the usual peek-a-boo involved; one source says he'll run, one says he won't.

Note to Franken: If you want to get anywhere, run against Mark Dayton in the primary.

Posted by Mitch at November 11, 2003 07:17 AM