Al Franken on Larry King Live

This video got lost in the shuffle - it's former Air America Radio Host Al Franken on Larry King Live doing one of his first national interviews since declaring his candidacy for the U.S. Senate.

It's a bit dated (hence the Don Imus discussion), but still worth a look. Those who underestimate Franken's chances, specifically those in the Republican Party, do so at their own peril. I believe Franken is going to give Senator Norm Coleman (R-MN) a real run for his money. Coleman is a smarmy Bush rubber stamper, who has only differed with Bush as of late when the president's approval ratings started going in the basement. I'm quite certain Franken won't let him forget it, either.

People are quick to dismiss Franken because of his former career as a comedian. Again, that's just judging a book by his cover. I've read three of Franken's books, and all of them were well researched and well thought out. They were also vulgar and coarse, so that's one adjustment that Franken will have to make on the campaign trail (obviously); that won't play with voters in any state.

If you are considering donating to any Democratic Senatorial candidate in 2008, consider Franken. He's going to need it going up against Coleman, who will be very well funded in his bid to retain his seat. Coleman's seat could be ripe for the picking by Democrats in their bid to expand their slimmest of slim majorities in the Senate.