Franken resigned on january 2, 2018, after several allegations of sexual misconduct were made against him. Alan stuart franken born may 21, 1951 is an american comedian, politician, media personality, and author who served as a united states senator from minnesota from 2009 to 2018. The incumbent senator and his democratic allies have tried to turn mcfadden s career at lazard middle market against him. The debate will take place at hofstra university in new. Al franken and republican hopeful mike mcfadden are getting feisty. This is a job where you have to answer questions in real time, franken. Video watch democratic debate on msnbc live stream. Arizona senator john mccain and minnesota senator al franken debate which of their. After decades as a comedic actor and writer, he became a prominent liberal political. Video games are a great way to relax after school or work. One of the four top wealthy building tax forms tax loopholes download online. He became well known in the 1970s and 1980s as a staff writer and performer on the television comedy show saturday night live. Washington franken and mcfadden met for their first debate on wednesday, and frankens voting record played a starring role.
Al franken and mike mcfadden, his challenger in the race for u. This is the site for the manitoba speech and debate association, the organization that organizes high school debating in manitoba. Listen to a stimulating debate between the reverand al sharpton and god is not great author christopher hitchens. During the debate on health care reform, franken was one of the strongest. In the hourlong debate, franken frequently mentioned that he often works with republicans in the senate. Aug 11, 2014 a kstpsurvey usa poll in june found franken with a 6point lead over mcfadden, 4842 percent, and another, from public policy polling, had the incumbent leading mcfadden 4938. Mike mcfadden tries to break al frankens cool in first debate. Al franken, mike mcfadden schedule 3 debates twin cities. Franken talked to the press after the debate and was asked about the 97% figure that mcfadden slipped into many of his answers. Foreign policy, tax debate stoke minnesota senate race. In second debate, al franken and mike mcfadden clash over. Al franken and challenger mike mcfadden at farmfest on wednesday aug. How isis is complicating al frankens reelection bid abc.
As in 97 percent, the amount of time studies show franken has voted with president obama during his tenure in the u. To pass, 50 of the 52 gop senators need to support the legislation. Alan stuart franken born may 21, 1951 is an american comedian, politician, media. The uptake is an independent, nonprofit 501 c3 online news organization that was launched in 2007 with a few simple ideas. Ct on sunday, november 2, 2014 at the fitzgerald theater in st. Franken, mcfadden raise voices, interrupt one another. In our short time together, franken never mentioned mcfadden by. The pairs second facetoface debate often turned into a shouting match with the candidates and two wccotv moderators.
Franken, though, holds a 17point lead among independents, the poll found. Franken and mcfadden clash in freeforall wcco debate. We attempt to get full permission from everyone involved. Franken and mcfadden to debate three more times before. Mcfadden, a 48yearold executive at the lazard middle market finance firm, announced his plan to set up a campaign committee in a youtube video posted on wednesday afternoon. Nov 29, 2018 major loopholes for corruption in kenya. Democratic senator al franken and republican businessman mike mcfadden met for their first debate on wednesday morning, tangling over the war on isis, a proposed mining project, and health care. He skipped the first three opportunities to debate his republican opponents for the nomination. Left, in this june 12, 2014 file photo, republican senate candidate mike mcfadden is seen. Al franken and challenger mike mcfadden, courtesy of the uptake the slow start to minnesotas u.
Franken brought the fight over mcfadden s business background to the debate. Oct 05, 2004 if the video version of this debate is just too big to download you can find the audio version in the presidential recordings section right here. Franken was sworn in as minnesotas junior senator on july 7, 2009. Mcfadden wont let franken forget and he wants minnesota to know that the author of the book rush limbaugh is a big fat idiot hasnt changed a bit. Aug 06, 2014 listen senate candidates focus on franken at farmfest debate democratic u.
Minnesota gop senate candidates hold private debate at. That media should find and tell the truth without fear or favor. President trump addresses chiefs of police conference in chicago duration. Watch cnn streaming video candidates discuss the war in iraq, the threat of terrorism against the. Mcfadden released a threeminute video introducing himself to voters. Senate, would make a good odd couple, if their debate at the duluth playhouse on wednesday was any indication.
A spokesman for mike mcfadden, the republicanendorsed senate candidate, said the campaign was disappointed that franken was unwilling to debate at the state fair. After first congratulating franken and his wife franni on their upcoming 39th wedding anniversary, mcfadden took the first swipe at franken during the hourlong debate. In september 2019, franken announced he will be hosting the al franken show saturday mornings on siriusxm radio. Franken, alleging that he touched her inappropriately during a photo op in 2010. Al franken dfl and republican challenger mike mcfadden in st. Franken accused mcfadden of misrepresenting his record. The farmfest debate included three other candidates. Franken mcfadden debate oct 1, 2014 full video youtube. It has information about and resources for debating in manitoba. A serious challenge to franken expands the senate map next year, giving republicans a credible shot at taking the majority. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv. Major loopholes for corruption in kenya video dailymotion.
Franken, mcfadden settle on 3 debates wcco cbs minnesota. A video of franken at the minnesota state fair on september 2, 2009. Al franken s wife, franni bryson, after the debate sunday. Nov 16, 2017 senator al franken from minnesota has been accused by leann tweeden, a broadcaster and former model, of forcibly kissing and groping her during a uso tour in 2006. The move allows mcfadden to start raising cash in his quest to oust franken. Erickson told huffpost that mcfadden had missed one debate due to a family commitment and had participated in two other candidate forums a minnesota gop state central committee meeting on oct. Al franken and republican hopeful mike mcfadden met sunday in what resembled more of a freeforall than a debate.
Then, whoever won would serve out the rest of frankens term, which runs till 2020. Senator al franken d and mike mcfadden r faced off in a minnesota senate race debate held at the duluth playhouse by the duluth news tribune and the duluth area chamber of commerce this. Among republicans, mcfadden draws 84 percent support while franken enjoys 94 percent support among democrats. If theres one number mike mcfadden wants you to remember its 97.
Trump square off for the second time during a debate held at washington university in st. The republican critique on the presidents health care law may have hit a wall in minnesota, complicating their already long chances of ousting sen. Franken says that not all investment bankers put profits over people, but he questions candidate mcfadden s incorporation of his company in bermuda, a move. Franken gets laughs in debate with mcfadden highlights. The second debate between senator al franken dfl and mike mcfadden r brought more heat than light to the race as they and moderators esme murphy and pat kessler often interrupted and spoke over each other. It is important that people take the time to relax and have fun in this way. A slow and sarcastic first mcfaddenfranken debate minnpost. Minneapolis star tribune surprisingly critical of al franken. Apr 10, 2014 gop candidate refuses to answer basic questions about minimum wage and equal pay by samantha lachman republican financial executive mike mcfadden, who hopes to challenge sen. In addition to a refusal to debate on campus, the star tribune gives an indication of franken s lack of interaction with young voters. Republicans jim abeler and david carlson as well as independence party candidate kevin terrell. Incumbent senator al franken dmn and challenger mike mcfadden r face off in minnesotas senate race. Trump didnt want to embarrass clinton in debate video.
Franken also criticized mcfadden, saying making the decision to arm syrian rebels was a tough call, noting its easy to score political points from the bleachers. His reply to that and more in the post debate video below. Second presidential debate hillary clinton and donald j. Nov 20, 2017 another accuser has come forward about sen. Mpr news election 2014 debate minnesota public radio. Franken s attack ads, meanwhile, have focused on mcfadden s business interests. Al franken and republican challenger mike mcfadden sunday at 10 a. Mcfadden challenged franken last month to six debates throughout the state, including in rochester and moorhead as well as a twin cities public television debate in the metro. Feb 11, 2014 erickson told huffpost that mcfadden had missed one debate due to a family commitment and had participated in two other candidate forums a minnesota gop state central committee meeting on oct. Senator al franken d and mike mcfadden r faced off in a minnesota senate race debate held at the duluth playhouse by the. Gop candidate refuses to answer basic questions about minimum. Mcfadden has worked to closely tie franken s voting record to president obama.
Sep 28, 2016 donald trump boasts after first debate against clinton. In duluth debate, mcfadden tries to cast franken as rubber stamp for obama republican mike mcfadden accused u. Well, after a weekend of leaked videos and emails, hillary clinton and donald trump faced off in their second presidential debate. Oct 12, 2014 al knows sanders franken voter numbers dwarf that trump franken segment, as to where al needs to pay most attention, to listen. Senate candidates will meet for one last debate at 8 p. Franken has agreed to meet mcfadden in three debates, in addition to the farm fest forum they appeared at earlier this month.
Franken, mcfadden square off in first of three debates. Watch it here if there is a video here that was posted without your permission, let me know and i will be glad to take it down. Oct 08, 2004 the second presidential debate of the 2004 national election, from washington university in st. It makes people happier as well as more productive when they do work. With campaign season finally drawing to an end, the two major party candidates for u. Mcfadden defeated abeler and carlson in the august 12 primary.
Washington more than anything else, one thing came up again and again and again in wednesdays debate between sen. Senate debate between senator al franken dmn and his challenger, businessman mike mcfadden where the combative republican blamed franken. Mcfadden walked up to franken, with local television cameras rolling, introduced himself, and challenged the senator to a series of six debates throughout the state. Al franken, dminn and on balance, the challenger is making the case for change.
Franken opponent mcfadden refuses to confirm own existence. Oct 26, 2014 wcco hosted a debate between democratic sen. Minnesota gop senate candidates hold private debate at membersonly club. She indicated that franken, during a rehearsal for a skit they were doing later, convinced her to practice a kiss that was part of the performance. Watch franken vs mcfadden, dayton vs johnson october 1, 2014 by aaron brown 3 comments this morning, u. Business executive mike mcfadden has stepped out as the first republican candidate to challenge democrat al franken for his u. See the latest estimates and poll results at huffpost pollster.
Arizona senator john mccain and minnesota senator al franken debate which of their football teams is better, the arizona cardinals or minnesota vikings. Aug 28, 2014 mcfadden walked up to franken, with local television cameras rolling, introduced himself, and challenged the senator to a series of six debates throughout the state. Sep 15, 2014 franken, mcfadden settle on 3 debates september 15, 2014 at 6. Al franken and his republican challenger mike mcfadden. A recent star tribune minnesota poll found franken s advantage over mcfadden has slipped slightly, but the democrat still leads his challenger, 48 percent to 39 percent. The motion, video games will make us smarter, here making his argument in support of the motion and you can make your way to the lectern, asi burak, chairman of games for change and coauthor of the book, power play. Franken s one solo act came just last month when he questioned the presidents failure to announce a military strategy in the wake of the atrocities inflicted by the islamic state isis. Mike mcfadden defeated in minnesota senate election. Oct 01, 2014 autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. David schultz, a political science professor at hamline university, said most polls at press time showed franken with an 810 point lead, with the exception of a kstp poll that. Kerri miller and cathy wurzer will cohost the election 2014 senatorial debate 7 p. This debate is available on mp3 download and streaming video. Franken and mcfadden clash in freeforall debate local.
Oneterm senator al franken d and challenger mike mcfadden r meet. Mike mcfadden wants to expose al frankens liberal record. Rory mcilroy shares tips to improve your drive golfpass. If theres one thing al franken wants you to remember is that a survey found ted cruz is the most nonpartisan senator. Bob dylan and the band the basement tapes the legendary tales duration. Franken has supported president obama and all his foreign policy blunders every step of the way, mcfadden said after meeting with wisconsin republican sen. Jun 06, 2007 click on the following links to watch or download video segments of the entire debate.
Franken and mcfadden clash in freeforall wcco debatesen. Al franken and republican challenger mike mcfadden will debate three times in the seven weeks that remain before election day. Sparks flew for the entire hour of the minnesota u. The students were engaged, with even franken supporters expressing disappointment that he had declined to take part in a debate with mcfadden, a confrontation they said would have filled hundreds more seats. Because of the length of the program, the debate has been divided into three separate parts, approximately thirty minutes each. Franken, speaking during a debate with gop challenger mike mcfadden, also said a ban would be insufficient because most flights do not come directly from west africa to the united states. Frankenmcfadden debate with complete audio youtube. Hitchens provides many arguments against religion, arguing against religious texts, dogmatic beliefs, and a creator god. Gop challenger mike mcfadden, right, shook hands with sen. Sep 16, 2014 mcfadden challenged franken last month to six debates throughout the state, including in rochester and moorhead as well as a twin cities public television debate in the metro. Al, in no uncertain terms, should be telling tom perez and the beltway moneybunnies of a new fresh smell in the air. Hillary clinton and bernie sanders are going to go headtohead once again at the democratic debate on feb. State fair is the ideal venue for candidate debates.
They are good for people who feel tired after a long day of work or school. Franken accused mcfadden of avoiding taking a stand as a candidate on what the united states should do after syria used chemical weapons in 20. Senate candidates focus on franken at farmfest debate mpr news. Sep 26, 2016 hillary clinton and donald trump will face off monday evening in the first debate of the 2016 general election.
Second accuser comes out against franken cnn video. Last year, mcfadden refused to comment on military action against syria, reports say. Dec 07, 2017 franken gave no timetable for when his resignation will be official. Oct 26, 2014 oneterm senator al franken d and challenger mike mcfadden r meet in a debate in the race for one of minnesotas senate seats. Mcfadden praises klobuchar, attacks franken in final debate. The senate will debate passage of the republican plan for tax reform thursday evening. Video games will make us smarter all debates debate. Mcfadden goes at frankens record in first debate by. Franken gets laughs in debate with mcfadden highlights duration. Oneterm senator al franken d and challenger mike mcfadden r meet in a debate in the race for one of minnesotas senate seats. Mcfadden challenges franken to double their debates mpr news. With incredibly close results in the iowa caucuses on feb. Aug 21, 2014 franken and mcfadden first debated at farmfest on august 6. Hes not a bipartisan statesman, he is the most partisan senator in the democratic party, mcfadden said in an interview with breitbart news after the debate.
Al franken of voting with the president 97 percent of the time. With frankens announcement today, a question comes to mind. Last months poll had franken leading by percentage points the star tribune also recently endorsed franken. Sunday nights debate was the third between franken and mcfadden this general election season. Under minnesota law, governor mark dayton would appoint someone to serve until the 2018 election.
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