According to this report from a Minneapolis/St.Paul television station, Al Franken "may be" about to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat held by Mark Dayton.

HINDROCKET adds: The Republican front-runner is our friend Mark Kennedy. Mark is a terrific guy, bright, serious and hard-working. He would make a great Senator. He is, however--no offense, Mark--not the most charismatic guy around. In fact, he is...an accountant. Which raises the possibility that if Franken gets the nomination, Mark may run against the only man in America who is NOT funnier than he is.

UPDATE: Franken has now said that he won't run.

Posted by Paul at 10:49 AM  |    |  

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