Al Franken
The SNL comedian who became a serious senator — Franken was one of the most prepared and effective questioners in confirmation hearings before resigning amid #MeToo allegations that he has since argued were disproportionate to his conduct.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Most Influential U.S. Senators | #1 | 96.0 |
The Age Divide
Voters under 30 and over 35 rank Al Franken significantly differently across lists.
The Cultural Record
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D-MN
SNL writer and performer
won 2008 by 312 votes
Net Neutrality champion
Judiciary Committee questioner
LGBTQ rights
mental health
#MeToo resignation 2018
'Giant of the Senate' memoir
bipartisan criminal justice reform
The Case For Al Franken
“The longevity argument alone puts them in a category of one. While others burned bright and faded, this figure consistently reinvented and dominated across decades, eras, and cultural shifts that would have destroyed lesser talents.”
“Technically unmatched. The craft here is evident in every performance, every work — the kind of effortless execution that only comes from thousands of hours of mastery made invisible. They make the impossible look inevitable.”
“Commercial success should never be held against artistic legacy. The ability to dominate charts while maintaining critical respect is a skill unto itself — one that this figure has mastered better than any peer in the conversation.”
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