Presiding over Senate, Franken declines to yield Lieberman additional time to speak

Minneapolis StarTribune (aka The Red Star) ^ | 12/17/09

[MplsSteve]

Democratic Sen. Al Franken took the unusual step Thursday of shutting down Sen. Joe Lieberman on the Senate floor.

Lieberman, a Connecticut independent, currently is the target of liberal wrath over his opposition to a government-run insurance plan in the health care bill.

Franken was presiding over the Senate Thursday afternoon as Lieberman spoke about amendments he planned to offer to the bill. Lieberman asked for an additional moment to finish — a routine request — but Franken refused to grant the time.

"In my capacity as the senator from Minnesota, I object," Franken said.

"Really?" said Lieberman. "OK."

[Pusterfuss]

I just saw the video clip of the exchange. Our senator came off as a completely pompous and arrogant a...hole.

[jessduntno]

Id love to see someone beat his sorry ass in five years.
I’d love to see someone beat his sorry ass next Tuesday.
I’d love to see someone beat his sorry ass.
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I’d love to beat his sorry ass.
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I’d love to watch.

[jessduntno]

I just can’t believe this ahole...it looked like a SNL skit...which he always sucked in...

[Last Dakotan]

How’s that for Minnesota nice.

[ladyvet]

Id love to see someone beat his sorry ass in five years.
I’d love to see someone beat his sorry ass next Tuesday.
I’d love to see someone beat his sorry ass.
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I’d love to beat his sorry ass.
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I’d love to watch.

I’d love to tape it for YouTube.

[sam_paine]

The Senate needs to get back to its historical character.

[freekitty]

When has Al Franken ever been courteous? He so far is a cheat, liar and thug. In other words no class; especially when you saw his wife have to try to calm him.

[kempo]

A very stupid move from a Senator of a Party who is trying to capture his vote on health care.

[sjmjax]

Id love to see someone beat his sorry ass in five years.
I’d love to see someone beat his sorry ass next Tuesday.
I’d love to see someone beat his sorry ass.
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I’d love to beat his sorry ass.
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I’d love to watch.

I’d buy tickets.

[KosmicKitty]

Franken. You mean they let him be in charge. I didn’t think he was ready to have the training wheels off yet?

[jessduntno]

Id love to see someone beat his sorry ass in five years.
I’d love to see someone beat his sorry ass next Tuesday.
I’d love to see someone beat his sorry ass.
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I’d love to beat his sorry ass.
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I’d love to watch.

I’d love to tape it for YouTube.

I’d love to post it for you.

[bfree]

Franken is a pathetic putz. The unfunny comedian.

[jessduntno]

"A very stupid move from a Senator of a Party who is trying to capture his vote on health care."

Well, Harry, I was about to annunce my support from the floor, but I was cut off...and I changed my mind!

[Anti-Bubba182]

Franken has no class.

[Nuc1]

Franken was presiding over the Senate Thursday afternoon

Finally, a horse's ass presides over the senate. Caligula would be proud. As a citizen, I know I am.

Poor John McCain, he rose and angrily denounced the action. Lamenting what is going on. This is what the Dims are, John. They HATE America. They played you for a fool and you went right along with it!

[hecht]

How did Senator ACORN get that power?

[Nuc1]

Franken has no class.

Yes he does and it is all low!

[etcb]

Objection to additional time was also made earlier in the day when Sen Cornyn was speaking. I think the objection was made by the new Alaska senator who was presiding officer. When Senator Cornyn questioned him on the reason for his objection and pointed out that no other Senator was in the chamber, he withdrew his objection.

This looks like presiding senators may have been instructed by leadership to limit time for speakers. Petty attempt at payback for Senator Corburn requiring them to read the Sanders amendment. Childlike, but certainly in character for Senator Reid and his leadership team.

[norge]

A fellow Freeper once assured me that, knowing him in real life, he’s actually quite a nice person. Ben Stein also adores the guy.

Michael Medved says he is detestable.

[Osage Orange]

The heck with next Tuesday....I'd take tonight.

I have to think at least 70 Senators think he's a total joke..to the history of the Senate.

But...he will probably be a fixture for 30 yrs and be a senior Senator.

Sigh...............