Senator Al Franken Witnessed McCain's Dramatic 'No' Vote

[@lionel1963]

"Satire is protected speech in the United States even if the object of the satire doesn't get it." That is THE MOST AWESOME quote I've ever heard anybody say!

[@barquerojuancarlos7253]

i don't know how widespread it is, but the Brits have claimed the Americans don't understand satire

[@Milkberry333]

As an Aussie I don't understand how anyone could possibly be against universal healthcare? Sure it's not perfect, but if paying an extra cent in taxes gives someone who's going to die unless they get the medical treatment they need, I'm more than happy to pay for it!!! We also have private healthcare on top of universal healthcare that does provide better healthcare coverage for more expensive procedures/services; but if we didn't have Medicare we would all be screwed beyond belief.

[@ryannicholls3662]

Yeah but rich people who can afford healthcare can't bare the idea of paying extra taxes for other people's benefit.

[@multitudeofidols]

Even Trump admitted your country has great healthcare.

[@MrRjhyt]

As a Scotsman, I have to object. Australian Healthcare is about 9.5% of GDP, and for the US, it's about 17%. They'd be saving money having universal healthcare. As in the UK, you just don't pay at the point of delivery. Even in France it's only 11.5% of GDP. Isn't it a christian virtue to care for your neighbour.

[@TheCalvin1902]

Many Americans don't want a single penny of their money going to brown people. Because of this, universal healthcare will always be in jeopardy no matter what. Time to build that wall - just further North than originally planned.

[@blairschirmerx1711]

+Rebecca Tens of millions of Americans have been brainwashed almost beyond belief. It's sad, violent, and horribly destructive. Our politics, too, are hopelessly corrupt, our politicians are almost completely owned by the billionaires who have bought our political system, whole. --I have yet to speak with someone against universal health care who has the ability to marshal even basic facts on the matter. They've been taught, and believe, things that are obviously even blatantly false, yet they recite nonsense without apparent qualm. It could hardly be worse, here. In addition, the rich have turned health care into corporate welfare. It funnels *_one and a half trillion dollars_* in unnecessary extra costs every year to the already wealthy. They have a true death grip on the system.

[@SwirlyJoe]

Am I the only person who thinks it's weird that he had to resign over an inappropriate joke from 10 years ago and allegedly patting people's butts, yet nobody cares that trump has bragged about sexual assault?

[@billclinton6672]

Where is proof there is truth.

[@ROOKTABULA]

SwirlyJoe Not weird. It's the norm. Cancervatives and Repugnicans are allowed to do and say anything that gets a progressives annihilated. It's past of being a Reich Winger.

[@PSL09]

no

[@SpartanFighter1973]

It's a testament to the fact that liberals your our own to a higher standard. I was sad to lose All, I thought he might become president of day, but he needed to resign. He couldn't go any further with that around his neck. He would have poisoned any cause he joined.

[@miscreantsrule2000]

SwirlyJoe he groped a sleeping army woman and took a picture of it

[@dunaysuleiman7014]

I still miss him after all these years. He was too good to be brought down like this.

[@ShinySephiroth1]

Sacrificial lamb - they hoped that him stepping down for something in the same lane but not near as bad as Trump's "stuff" would set a precedent, but Trump and his minions ignored it and continued doing their "deeds".

[@FloridaMan4205]

Franken shouldn’t have resigned. What he did was bad, yes, but he was such a good Senator and he deserved better. I think he should’ve announced that he wouldn’t run for re-election. He deserved to be able to finish his term.

[@marshallx6081]

He is wicked smart. Did you happen to see him on Jeopardy years ago when he blew everyone away? He's good enough, he's smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like him.

[@tacowhisperer]

RIP Senator McCain; you will be missed ♥

[@MichaelJohnson-by3vf]

The only people who say that are people who didn't vote for him

[@Kishandreth]

@@MichaelJohnson-by3vf As a Senator, many people were never in a position to legally vote for him. He was a great man, I disagree with some of his ideas, but I can respect him, and respect he's trying to do what's best for the country.

[@themavrandbrickashaw5511]

@@MichaelJohnson-by3vf The only people who don't miss McCain are deluded Trump supporters

[@JonathanGarcia-pq5hg]

@@themavrandbrickashaw5511 and himself

[@JonathanGarcia-pq5hg]

@@themavrandbrickashaw5511 and its sad because john mccain was a good man and suffered a lot when he got captured

[@ryanal4923]

Minnesota needs this man now more than ever, PLEASE AL RUN FOR SENATE AGAIN

[@martiemc8398]

"satire is protected speech even if the object of the satire doesn't get it..." Beautiful. 🐯😆😄😄😄😍😄😍😍😍😍

[@ChrisBrengel]

"...Chuck Shumer went [shush!] and all of the clapping stopped. We didn't want to gloat. We shouldn't have gloated." OMG, some intelligence in the Senate! I wish there was much more of it.

[@groundhog7652]

Many of us are beginning to like Senator McCain. It took courage to do what he did, which proves he cares more about the American people than he does for politics and benefiting himself that the corrupt republican party.

[@larryjohnny]

Groundhog so true! McCain put country over party and he has my respect! He is a hero! Trump was rude to him during the campaign and this was a sweet form of payback, revenge, come upends..

[@LakwatseroDuo]

Heartwarming to remember Sen. McCain in 2019. How times have changed!

[@busybody1474]

Al Franken-Jill Stein 2020 cuz, why not try a Frankenstein presidency

[@Willmorrison99]

Best comment on KZbin. Commenting to help the algorithm so more people see this

[@busybody1474]

@@Willmorrison99 👍

[@henrimatisse7481]

LOL very good!

[@sempressfi]

@@Willmorrison99 thank you for making sure this got bumped up lol @busybody1 this made me chuckle 💙

[@SFBL1]

This aged poorly.

[@JowanaBueser]

"Bill O'Reilly didn't understand satire is protected speech in the United States even if the subject of the satire doesn't get it."

[@thomasbernecky2078]

Senator Franken is also still a comedian. Well done, sir. Keep fighting for us all.

[@jimborock2632]

Every time the senator laughs an angel gets its wings.

[@ikaikaikaika2419]

His delayed shock to Stephen swearing gives me life

[@magellanicraincloud]

2:43 is where it happens and you're right it's gold.

[@jimmythesaint2286]

throw these liberal democrat perverts to the curb.. bad bad people, no morals or ethics from these disgusting people

[@nadaismail5693]

Nope Yep h he

[@subjectivistJ]

That's MY senator, woohoo​! He kindly shook my hand and answered my question almost 10 years ago on the St. Paul MN capitol lawn - such a respectable presence! I felt both honored and awed that this major politician would make direct eye contact and then respond to me instead of just "talk at" me. It was very refreshing then and so I still respect him today - please keep my personal experience in mind when passing judgment on this man, specifically: he clearly is grounded enough to know perfection is a myth, for him and anyone else, but listening... really taking the moment to listen before you next speak - that's as close one can get to perfecting the art of communication. And we'd all be better off dedicating those spare seconds listening when we're conversing.... good luck in your life and pursuits sir... good luck.

[@armandhammer2235]

So Al shook your hand and looked you in the eye? I saw him kiss a baby, he is more than qualified based on that.

[@type1ninja940]

As a Minnesotan, I'm really proud to have Al Franken as my Senator. He seems like a really smart guy.

[@janedmunds4218]

I miss Senator Franken. Wish he hadn’t left the senate. We need -more- like him

[@edge918]

Please return to the Senate Al🤗

[@jasonj5862]

He was chased and hounded out of the senate by pearl clutching far left liberals who have been crying over their stupidity ever since, yet still continue to be ginormous pearl clutchers.

[@MythicTyrant]

And gosh darn it, people like him.

[@sirwinstonlennon6486]

Not Anymore! LMAO

[@jimmythesaint2286]

throw these liberal democrat pervert pedophiles to the curb.. bad bad people, no morals or ethics from these disgusting people

[@jimmythesaint2286]

Trump?.. provide some names

[@jimmythesaint2286]

Burnstein proved Crooks is a liar.... i'm researching others you listed_

[@jimmythesaint2286]

'stop asking..' ha just read about Heller disgusting lies and her husbands' behind the scene antics against Trump___not wasting my time with your weak allegations. .....keep draining the liberal democrat swamp_ bad people

[@FurEngel]

What gets me is how the obvious problems of Americas broken healthcare system evades politicians: a tylenol from CVS = $0.16, the same pill from a hospital = $39.50.

[@lemon93]

D.E. Sarcarean go look up the prices for saline ivs its worse and it's just water and electrolytes

[@oneopinion6806]

To be fair, it does have what plants crave.

[@tendertuna9157]

Yeah well, there is always shortages on saline, specially when the only reliable source is from England.

[@NeoDemocedes]

Healthcare is big business in the US. Americans keep electing politicians who sell out to private interest groups.

[@tomstrutt6754]

D.E. Sarcarean, they understand it perfectly well. Health care is mega-huge business in the US and the government is a wholly-owned subsidiary of big business, operated for the maximization of corporate profit. Whether citizens go broke, live or die is irrelevant.

[@Beefnhammer]

Even if you don't agree with his politics, I think we can all agree Al Franken is extremely likable, hilarious, and highly intelligent

[@jangilbert8028]

I wish he hadn’t resigned! The former guy was disgusting and he wasn’t funny. Funny looking, yeah, but definitely not funny. However easy to make fun of.

[@parrisprice5892]

Al is great about making intelligent jokes ,that have substance in reality

[@larryhinze2330]

I don't like him.

Al, we miss you (from all over the country so much) as a Senator! Not a fair outcome you got. I appreciate your perspectives and stand for us USA plebes. We need your voice.

[@rayh.8456]

This clip reminds me just how much I miss Franken and McCain.

[@headingtiny366]

It's great that Al Franken gave credit to Colbert for bringing more real news to the public than most other sources. Also, the admission that there's "a lot of don't doing" gives him an extra modicum of credibility.

[@christianschoff2490]

I didn't know he was a comedian. That is awesome!

[@sprybug]

Oh yeah, he was on SNL for almost 2 decades! He started as a writer at the very beginning since the 70's and was there through the mid 90's.

[@Stand_By_For_Mind_Control]

That's Stuart Smalley, baby. He's good enough, he's smart enough, and gosh darn it... people like him.

[@admin2666]

He also hosted two White House Correspondents Dinner during Clinton's presidency. Check those out. Comedic genius that was.

[@rebeccasabet2802]

Look up the film Stuart Saves His Family.

[@richardhead1114]

Christian Schoff he is the joke he isn't funny.

[@Darkmatter105]

Its still so mind-blowing seeing this dude as a real actual WELL EDUCATED senator. I still remember the snl skits, who knew this guy was hiding underneath.

[@jenniferwilcox9759]

Truly funny people are generally smart.

[@Sunstreaky00]

We Minnesotans are so proud of this man. I got to meet him a couple of years ago and I was just blown away at how involved he is with the community.

[@loved012one]

Fantastic interview!!! Regardless of Al Franken's political views, this is a great conversation between two intelligent adults. Thank you!

[@casman8035]

I feel more like a Minnesotan(i'm born and raised in TN) because of good folks like Ventura and Franken.

[@tomscott4438]

The Senate could use Al's wit, wisdom, and sense of humor. We all could.

[@FauxFace]

Al Franken is more qualified than Trump would be if he was 10x more qualified

[@RaheelPervaiz123]

what about times a negative.

[@blondybeharovic8823]

You can Times it by 1,000,000, You can't add-on to zero qualifications

[@NxDoyle]

Im Heckin Mad Every human I know and half the ones in the phone book are more qualified than Trump. And every human I have ever met and _ALL_ the people in the phone book are fundamentally better human beings. In a world of hyperbole, I can assure you that I am not exaggerating. The president is not only unqualified and fundamentally unsuitable for the job, he's really one of the worst human beings on the planet. One of the folksy things that people say is, 'Can you imagine what it would be like to have a beer with them?' Most every president or prime minister I've put through that 'test' has come back as either a yes or a no. Mostly a yes. But when I run Trump through that, it's not only a 'no', it's also either a 'leave the bar he walked into' or 'dump the beer on his liar hair'. And that opens the door to another reason to detest Trump. He is so thoroughly intertwined with dishonesty that even his hair and his skin tone are lies.

[@markrigsby2107]

Blondy Beharovic Your Grounds for understanding is based on what? A desire, Fantasy, the comedian Colbert, or out of thin air?

[@blairschirmerx1711]

Let's remember, too, that John McCain has spent his 30+ years in the Senate screwing over ordinary people on behalf of his wealthy donor-owners. McCain had the astonishing gall to pick Sarah Palin as his VP while running under the banner "Country First." A more cynical stunt is hard to imagine. It's nice that McCain chose for a change not to gut everyday Americans, but it doesn't change what his career has been about: The ownership of our political system by a few thousand of the wealthiest people in the country. McCain has done untold damage to this country and its people. This fundamentally changes nothing about his life and the endless harm he's done.

[@unlocked6352]

Al Franken is just so gosh darn likeable.

[@GaymingAndStuff]

Kirsten Gillibrand ran this wonderful man out of Congress...I'll never forgive her!

[@MeepsNcheese]

Whoever sung the intro has just the sweetest voice

[@stefancarter1]

John batiste

[@memorandom7484]

He squeezed his legs together _extra_ hard.

[@noorahmadshinwari4053]

I came here to find out who that was!

[@labramso]

she didn't have the range for a miley cyrus song...

[@joenelsaracho4836]

Ahmad Shinwari maybe it was mustard

[@Denjovi75]

He makes me proud to be a Minnesotan. Fantastic :)

[@gunner678]

This is a good man!

[@Luna.3.3.3]

Al Franken kicks ASS! Comedians have the gift of witty speech and they are smarter than the average bear.

[@daveynumz7100]

Luna 333 you're a LunaTIC

[@jrmint2]

Love Al Franken! Thanks for having him on Stephen :)

[@grainnegowen5758]

"He didn't understand that satire is protected speech in the United States even if the object of the speech doesn't get it" 😂😂😂

[@Guitargoddess843]

If Al Franken ever does run for president, I hope he has at least one campaign ad as Stuart Smalley - " Al Franken for president - changing America's image because we're good enough, we're smart enough, and doggone it, people like us"

[@TheTeresagalway]

Loved Senator Al Frankens Book “Giant of The Senate” please be President Mr.Franken and not just save America but The World. If countries could vote you would get my number one from The Netherlands 👍

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

I miss having the intelligent Al Franken in Congress.

[@heyheytaytay]

The intro song as Al came out tho. LMAO. I miss him. He was a good, decent senator.

[@alexthegoatyt5207]

He groped women

[@freetruths8810]

Stephen is the single most important news caster on tv right now. Go Al, keep em honest on the hill. 💗✌

[@j.criquette3334]

Very refreshing, especially in how he describes working in a bipartisan manner.

[@michalperach984]

Can I like this before even watching just for it existing? I'm already smiling :)

[@andreasersson3172]

RIP Sen. John McCain

[@2chatify]

I love Al Franken! I will campaign for him if he runs for president! Go Al!!!

[@marieshanahan164]

I like Al Franken and we are blessed to have up there in the Senate. :)

[@rachelgarber1423]

"Even the object of the satire doesn't get it" LMAO

[@GrizDrummer25]

I raise my glass to Sen. Franken! Good guy!

[@LarsFromNorway]

Rest in peace McCain

[@sdjahof1964]

Being a comedian in his previous work, Franken is able to pull off the respect for the job as a senator He does not fall prey to blurring the line between the two roles. He cares and takes his job seriously, much better than what can be said about any number of elected officials

[@susanadiasjohnson457]

❤❤❤❤❤ Senate Giant. Only politician with genius sense of humor ever. Made everything bearable. Utterly irreplaceable. Still love his SNL skits of the man in front of a mirror saying, "I am good enough."

[@tori2dles]

I wish I liked Minnesota better. I'd move there just to have Al Franken as my Senator. 😊 Franken 2020.

[@Linkolnverse]

Satire is protected even if the subject of the satire doesn't get it. Love that.

[@amalkoury9149]

its awesome that he was a comedian 😂😂😂😂

[@armandhammer2235]

It's awesome that you take selfies in your bra and panties.

[@lizzymelinda3450]

Is it just me or does he look like Dave Letterman's long lost brother? They even laugh alike!

[@fumarc4501]

angela farra He still does cameos in shows and movies. He was in Ted!

[@autumnmeadows4079]

He is also wicked smart

[@EmbracingTheChaos]

Yeah, and he sucked at that job too.

[@gregh7400]

Franken should have never resigned over such a bullshit accusation. He should have let the people of Minnesota decide if he stays or not.

[@alexthegoatyt5207]

So allegations are only legit when they’re against Republicans I guess

[@gregh7400]

@@alexthegoatyt5207 Don't be stupid. Each allegation is different and should be evaluated in its own merits. I don't give a shit about political party affiliation. My only point is the PEOPLE he represents should have had the final say.

[@tomblah]

7:50 "Bill O'Reilly didn't understand that satire is protected speech even if the object of the satire doesn't get it". Sick burn.

[@1450JackCade]

Thank god for Al Franken, a smart politician with a sense of humor and wit.

[@Cindrbell]

I would've loved to hear the band do the SNL opening number. Mr. Franken has a special place in my heart because those SNL days. I cherish them as a part of my childhood.

[@reallyWyrd]

This segment's awesome.

[@Illiteratechimp]

Chuck Schumer looks like a damn fine leader, demanding respect and instantly getting it. Good for stopping this terrible bill and good for putting Trump in check.

[@bbtb785]

I have never been prouder to be a Minnesotan.

[@seanromanowski]

Thats funny because he is a sexually abusive piece of shit.

[@frowlinian8175]

CarterThweatt I would still be proud of him

[@jeevesme]

Sean Romanowski I agree. I also think he's an idiotic toddler as well, but he is still our President. MAGA!

[@orukarm]

Sean Romanowski that's debatable

[@chachachacha-rb7gj]

He'd be a brilliant and articulate President!!!

[@treid100182]

I especially LOVE the new video of Franken unwilling to even say Single-Payer Healthcare when asked about it.

[@Limicola1]

I'd vote for Franken for President in a heart beat.

[@larryhinze2330]

Never find a beat.

[@knickell50]

It is sad when the comedians offer a more honest look at life than our "leaders"...

[@theolamp5312]

+knickell50 - most great comedy has always been about looking at real things that affect us. It strips away the façade and shows us the essence. If we couldn't relate to the comedy, we wouldn't laugh.

[@seanromanowski]

Except hes a sexual abuser and a sick person

[@lindachristianson2740]

I was disappointed for the Country when he stepped down......hopefully his state will reconsider reinstating him.....

[@purpleflametarot39]

I think he was just sick of the damn games.

[@93Jubilee]

@@purpleflametarot39 Other Dem Senators forced him out. Shame on them!

[@TheMasonX23]

Al Franken makes me proud to be a Minnesotan.

[@N_Ides]

What Stephen does is not at all comparable to Senators. Stephen successfully entertains and is great at telling jokes, rather than doing nothing and being a joke.

[@CheshireCesare]

That Bill O' Reilly shade gave me life 😂

[@wespuckdog3897]

Brilliant!!!!

[@ppppapy]

Al Franken for President. I stand behind this man. Comedymen are SUPER SMART

[@ppppapy]

Our Gov't definitely needs more diversity under that roof

[@Marmelademeister]

At least his qualities as speaker are comparable to that of Donald Trump. Won't be worse.

[@aLime404]

Dennis King wow are you a comedian? Because right now you're sounding SUPER SMART

[@ShawnLH88]

they're just comedians. don't need to sort by gender

[@Chomuggaacapri]

To be fair, we have a Comedy of a Man as President...

[@Stand_By_For_Mind_Control]

Let's hope that this is the next president. Franken/Newsom would fucking crush.

[@foxmulderms]

E-P-I-C !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGE RESPECT! What a guy McCain!!!.

[@weldin]

Massive respect for playing Party in the USA, senator.

[@davidranney8723]

Isn't it time to bring him back? Isn't he rehabilitated now politically speaking?

[@alexthegoatyt5207]

All about politics, huh? So you’ll let back in Louis CK too?

[@davidranney8723]

@@alexthegoatyt5207 at some point, yes. Louis C.K. admitted his problem and gave a real apology, unlike many in public life who are caught doing something they shouldn't be doing.

[@lj0339]

God I love Al Franken ❤️❤️❤️ the only thing I'd correct him on, is that it is most definitely okay to brag when you save millions of lives in the Senate- you need that companion and for your fellow Senators to understand the importance of what just happened and how sobering playing God should be.

[@parrisprice5892]

I remember als skits from back on SNL , covering election nite with a satellite dish mounted on his back ,lol. Still makes me laugh. NEVER VOTE REPUBLIKKKAN

[@arisardar6018]

In Finland IF we would have problem with health care (for example being very expensive but still it would not cover everyone) we would form cross party committee with experts and look at problem and then FIX it.

[@wadupbiatch]

I wish Colbert would press Franken harder on why should Dems need to work with Repub. on healthcare when repub. wants to throw 20+ million Americans off on healthcare.

[@ernestpaul2484]

Franken had/has some good ideas for the country that his "colleagues" had failed to come up and threatened their perceived positions of power , that is why he was prosecuted so mercilessly by them to resign. I feel he would have been a solid positive influence on the policies of the government had it gone a different route. I say this as a center/right conservative.

[@richarddarlington1139]

The Russian sanctions were bi-partisan. In fact, it was virtually unanimous.

[@fumarc4501]

Richard Darlington only 5 people didn't vote for it and the President didn't sign it in public... like a little b*tch!

[@CptPhilippnes]

I loved how Al Franken dealt with Betsy DeVos during her hearing before becoming Sec of Education.

[@martiemc8398]

Let's get Stephen to three million subscribers!!!🙋🙋🙋

[@kani75]

Why it is that comedians make better politicians than politicians, lawyers or business leaders?

[@dinavienna]

Bundit i d guess it would be because those other three professions are essentially about winning over the opponent (at least the first two ) not to work for a common good

[@keithshomo610]

Still a Great SENATOR 🇺🇸👍☺.

[@8kSarah]

I love him!!!!!

[@swesleyc7]

"We shouldn't gloat." - humility from a politician

[@BatmanHQYT]

Fucking love this guy

[@shawz10]

Damn, I wish Al would run for president. He's the best we could hope for in a politician.

[@balcorn9211]

Look at Stephen do the sign of the cross in penitence for saying "thank god" sarcastically. I'm an atheist but a former Catholic and I respect that mental discipline.

[@funnyusername8635]

Thank you for explaining what Schumer's gesture was about. I wasn't sure if it was a procedural, rules of order type thing, or what.

[@EmmaSpAce111]

I'm so glad he's our senator, FUCK YEAH MN

[@EmmaSpAce111]

I get my teeth cleaned in perham, this is so surreal

[@CapCityMover]

I'm glad we got people like Franken looking out for the little guy.

[@johncrawford2510]

I'm with howard stern, I love al franken, I wish all our senators were alot more like al franken

[@garysinnott340]

When cloning becomes a thing, you need a few more of Al Franken.