The Al Franken Millennium | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

[@ralphus44]

Franken is very intelligent and he has a dry sense of humor that I admire. But more than that, he speaks up for all of us and asks the questions we want to hear. He would be a much better president than who we have now, that's for sure.

[@merricat3025]

ralphus44 I like L Franklin but your comment isn't much of an endorsement. Practically all the nuts at Republican Party primary would been better than Trump and they were pathetic. He is even making Ted Cruz seem almost normal. Yikes

[@ralphus44]

Yeah, good point. When you have a possibly mentally ill man-child running the country, that's not hard to beat.

[@catherinerodriguez1395]

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[@fumarc4501]

ralphus44 Seconded

[@carlosiumanzor9340]

ralphus44 Wow. He speaks up for hard working Libertarian latinos? News to me!

[@SanskarWagley]

Al Franken is a calmer Lewis Black

[@SamJohn52]

yep, the physical resemblance is uncanny......

[@SiyabongaAfrica]

Sanskar Wagley I was thinking the same thing. Same thinking but a quieter temperament.

[@fartmcfart7524]

Why? Because they're both Jews? That's so racist.

[@clevawoman]

This is stupid. They look alike and have some of the same mannerism. That's it. Nothing racist. shut up.

[@derpyhooves7349]

I KNOW RIGHT! I was the thinking the same thing, they are like twins. Looks, intellect, sense of humor, even their voices are fairly similar.

[@ulfragnarsson]

So proud to have Al Franken as my Senator here in MN.

[@nothankyoutube]

ulfragnarsson his office is always extremely fast and helpful.

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

Are you proud of the sex offender now????

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

ulfragnarsson could possibly be a sex offender himself

[@jamesanderson6373]

cuz he's good enough, he's smart enough and gosh darn it people like him.

[@kathcasey2090]

I know that's a movie quote... please, please tell me which movie... I can't come up with it!

[@jamesanderson6373]

Kath Casey it's from his character on Saturday Night Live Stuart Smalley.

[@Allie8567]

LOL

[@peaceandlove544]

James Anderson hahaha

[@dominickdrake4886]

i know Im quite randomly asking but do anybody know of a good website to stream new tv shows online?

[@robsp32]

lmao al still has the comedian in him, thank god

[@EricaShady10171972]

Yeah, but you can tell he is controlled. Why do Democrats hold themselves back? We need more Leach!

[@kathcasey2090]

Leach? Was he the "come after me you loofah faced sh*t gibbon"? democrat that tweeted Trump directly?

[@Socialism_on_Roids]

Yes.

[@EricaShady10171972]

No... he Facebook Trump directly. Yeah... I like those kind of Senators. They need to speak Trump's language. Do you know how they tell immigrants "learn English this is America?"Speak Trumpity Trump This is Trump's land!

[@clairethemom]

No, he wasn't. It was Senator Daylin Leach from Pennsylvania.

[@jt5452ohio]

"It's really outside the norm of not just the presidents but of human beings." Priceless!!!!!

[@Scott-J]

I am so very glad he is one of my Senators. Al has said because of his history as a comedian he couldn't make a serious run for the presidency. I don't know if that matters anymore. If he continues to be the steady voice of reason in these chaotic times, I think he would be a excellent choice.

[@gongo09]

Scott J with the election of Trump, we have a reality TV star. would a comedian be a big leap?

[@Scott-J]

Exactly! I think it would be a big upgrade.

[@jayrosen6663]

That photo was a gag, his co star was a Republican. Franken became a thorn in Trump's side. Too bad, he could let some air out of the fat fuck in the White House!!!

[@Yasmeentea]

I feel like I woke up from a coma, and I want to go back.

[@peaceandlove544]

Jasmine Tea hahaha

[@mr.robokat7993]

Jasmine, I have a spare sleep capsule I purchased off of e bay (they still had some left over after they finished wrapping the last Aliens movie). I'll let you borrow it, and we can set the alarm for Jan 20th 2021.

[@claudinesetal9072]

Fallon

[@fumarc4501]

There's no time for comas! There are chimichangas to eat!

[@ghosttownhunterofficial]

The only reason trump hasn't been impeached yet is because it would create a President Pence.

[@olivershubb]

Al is one of the good guys. A gentleman and funny & very bright🤓thank you

[@sandysunrise9618]

Bravo Al Franken!!!!

[@robertbuchwald6514]

Boy do I miss Al Franken in the Senate.

[@Dr.CaveCurinas]

MN represent! Even the Republicans here have respect for the guy.

[@merricat3025]

Crimson51 you for Minnesota? Both your senators are good. I really like Amy Klobuchar

[@Dr.CaveCurinas]

Point Dexter You had to watch her. We had to live with her.

[@merricat3025]

Point Dexter most of Minnesota's not like Michele Bachmann. and I don't think most people there like to either. I'm not a Minnesotan but live in neighboring state. my state is turning red and things are not getting better here while Minnesota does the opposite of us and doing better.

[@dougcarter1924]

Crimson51 So sorry for you .Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump Trump. is your daddy.

[@trevorthefilthyrat3742]

Doug Carter your Nazi leader will only get 4 years and his sorry worthless no nothing ass is out of there lol👍👍👍

[@chaosisaladder3434]

feel the Bern.

[@chaiselatterly7003]

Huge fan of Al Franken's. He's very easy to listen to and understand immediately. And a clean mouth.

[@groofay]

I...I really like Al Franken.

[@Ravyne]

I love Al Fraken's humor.. he has always cracked me up

[@crispers98]

AL FRANKEN FOR PRESIDENT

[@SamJohn52]

He was an epic Hillary shill in 2016. His judgment and ethics suck.

[@trevorthefilthyrat3742]

MarlonBrando move to Argentina with all the rest of the confederalli and fourth riche shit bagers

[@trevorthefilthyrat3742]

MarlonBrando Nazi fecise fuck

[@magicman9064]

yes al franken for president......TRUMP WOULD SMOKE HIM!!!!

[@hallo4966]

u want a hillary voter as next president??? u crazy? we need bernie people otherwise we will be screwed!

[@laumur302]

Franken has not lost his wit. Bravo Al. You will forever be one of my heroes.

[@Perceptionreflection]

Al always bringing it for democracy.

[@amandafortravel]

You're the man Al!

[@santoprince2693]

al franklin for prez 2020

[@domepiece79]

Franken, but yes, I'm all on board

[@TurboTrump]

Yeah maybe he can steal the presidency like he stole the Minnesota Senate.

[@ericgale1132]

Santo Prince ...YES, YES, YES!!!!!!

[@elsapo6665]

Santo Prince no thank you get someone who goes beyond posturing and photo ops

[@SamJohn52]

NO WAY......Franklin was an epic Hillary supporter......his judgment and ethics suck.

[@MsGrapeNehi]

President Franken has a nice ring to it.

[@cdcanada7182]

Al would make a fantastic President or Vice President.

[@AlwaysHalloween000]

As what a SEX OFFENDER???

[@gabrielvelasquez3807]

are president is

[@dutchdude2409]

What a great man is Al, he should be running for president next opportunity. He is funny, quallyfied and knows his stuff.

[@gspendlove]

When Biden takes office, it'd be great if he brought Al Franken into his administration.

[@likespurple2261]

Al Franken--please run for president!!! You are just what the country needs-- a level headed, logical, brilliant, kind, humanitarian, yes, with a sense of humor, as well as a sense of propriety and knowing right from wrong--in short, everything that our past president was and current president is not. If I had a glimmer of hope that you were interested in running, it may just keep me going for the next 4 [!] years.

[@MMLong]

Franken/Warren 2020 *Because America Wins*

[@Allie8567]

No the other way around Warren -Franken Warren as POTUS and Franken as Vpotus

[@williamstougaard9143]

Allison J. make America SANE again.....

[@hallo4966]

so you want two hillary supporters as next candidates?????? what about 2 bernie supporters or bernie himself?

[@ermasing]

M. M. Long What about Bernie!?!? lol

[@fumarc4501]

M. M. Long Great slogan. It's yuge!

[@citystops]

LOVE Al Franken!

[@smaniz]

Scary to hear how many Americans would actually prefer having an old fashioned monarchy with a king ruler instead of a president.

[@ghosttownhunterofficial]

smaniz It's nothing new. A third of us supported England during the revolution. They're still here.

[@wetheunitedstatesofamerica8370]

How does Al Franken make you feel? Like all is not lost? Same here. Thank you Al Franken.

[@pondartinc4002]

I have never flown the American flag. The day Trump is impeached I will fly the flag.

[@erickvillagrana1699]

Pondart Inc Good for u for exposing urself as antiAmerican

[@PowerGlove79]

erick villagrana Good for you for exposing yourself as uneducated

[@ghosttownhunterofficial]

Pondart Inc Three cheers for President Pence! :/

[@jwallace1139]

I'll take the religious wingnut over the toddler in chief at this point. At least Pence tweet every damn thought in his head.

[@FlyingGuillotine100]

never flew the American flag yet claims to be a veteran. seriously?

[@nicholasward8042]

Seeing sanity is so calming. I wish there was vids everyday

[@nDndAd]

Someone like Franken HAS to have a sense of humor to be able to stand working in D.C. without going batshit crazy.

[@killadactyl7584]

As a Minnesota native, I'm proud to have Franken as my senator. He's a strong and intelligent guy.

[@jessstuart7495]

He's good enough, smart enough, and doggone it, people like him.

[@anniesue4456]

Awesome job Al!!!!!!!

[@geoffdearth8575]

I wish he were still there.

[@exsappermadman25055]

"Outside the norm".......Understatement of the century so far......

[@markscountlessbarks]

The Senator KILLED!!

[@Romanticidio]

love this guy.

[@66kprdwd]

Franken/Maher 2020!!

[@marcroche9324]

Al is still one of our favorite hometown Comedians. Go Al!

[@NewMessage]

Comedians have to understand the issues in order to successfully lampoon them. Not surprising that they're cropping up in important positions. The surprising bit is that it turns out the ones actually in power ( who the comedians are lampooning) do not have to understand the issues. At all. They just need a lot of Twitter followers and a catchy phrase on a hat.

[@IcemanJaymz]

Hilarious delivery from Al! Great stuff

[@isaiah3787]

This man needs his own late night political show!!!

[@daniellecopeland4730]

I'm in my late 30's, and my generation have been waiting for these protests since high school!

[@LisaLisa-rl3pm]

And we look ahead... Ugh. We lost one of the really good ones. SAD!

[@maryp51]

"outside the norm" understatement of the week

[@TheHammadowl]

al franken is the boss

[@geneticfreak2411]

I'm not from Minnesota but Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar are my favorite Senators.

[@peepquack7370]

Chick Fil A milkshakes are good

[@Thigrandil]

What a great guy. Should def. run 2020. Wise & funny

[@aikigeorge3]

Franken in 2020 we need a yiddisher mensch to clean this mess up.....and the Senator is a MENSCH.

[@stuffandthangs2595]

aikigeorge3 Franken was a Hillary shill in the primary, FUCK HIM!!!

[@iamawfullysorry8294]

I like Al Franken, but seriously, no more candidates who are primarily entertainers.

[@rockabye274]

I think Al Franken has always been interested in politics and would at least walk into the job with plenty of experience as a senator under his belt. Trump got into the race just to feed his ego and, of course, had no previous experience in government. He is literally learning while on the job.

[@merricat3025]

rockabye274 learning? Where you seeing that?

[@nothankyoutube]

Guy Fawkes franken has a much longer history being politically active than just writing for SNL.

[@damianmortan8716]

We love you Al Franken. Save us, please.

[@trudinh9951]

hes right, people keep wanting a quick fix, but its hard especially when the republican is the majority in both the house and senate.

[@vitowash3687]

He's Good Enough, he's Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like him!

[@harleygordon7846]

Trump thinks that he is GOD. I just became an atheist.

[@ballisticguardian6587]

Harley Gordon trump thinks he is a king. Hillary thought she was a God who could control people.

[@emmaobrien9668]

Ballistic Guardian Is that your only comeback, she lost you have a president that can read at a 4th grade level I'd be more worried about that honestly 😂😂😂

[@chaiselatterly7003]

No. He's the Sun King. He THINKS that he is God. Yes, The entire Trump Team is a delusional monster. Perhaps extraterrestrial beings inhabiting human flesh.

[@mackjonsey4999]

I just became an atheist. *_What took you so long?_*

[@pw7225]

Harley Gordon - So far God has been worse than Trump. But Trump is definitely catching up.

[@calebbowron]

Al Franken, 2020. Minnesota represent.

[@akbarrauf2741]

MAKE AMERICA FREE AGAIN!

[@parras65]

Need more people like this :)

[@adamprince5547]

Franken Warren 2020

[@RIXRADvidz]

well, one of them is running. this is June2019

[@EsotericDesi]

Senator Franken deserves a salute... he's putting Country before Party or Politics... Hopefully some sane GOPers will put country before GOP... and save the country from falling into the ditch...

[@elmoblatch9787]

Still hard to believe that Al Franken is a senator. I was thinking that how can years of comedy writing actually prepare you? But hey, that's probably the best prep he could have. I also saw that he has a degree in Government from Harvard, so not too shabby. I like Al Franken, but he did not lay a glove on Tom Price during those hearings. In fact, he should have gone at him with more vigor. I'm a libertarian, so basically no one wants me over to dinner.

[@peter12246]

Harder to believe Trump is the President LOL

[@elmoblatch9787]

Yes, harder to believe and infinitely more unfortunate. I disagree with Franken on economic policy, but at least Franken is sane and intelligent, unlike Trump.

[@itchyscratchy1870]

since my family is canabalistic... we will have you for dinner...

[@druehale1601]

#Priceless !!!

[@cochise1163]

.....He's actually Lewis Blacks brother. Separated at birth.

[@sacramentofoodforest]

My boy AL!!!

[@TheDastan96]

everybody sayin al franken for prez or elizabeth warren gtfo show some respect for Bernie, he is the one who truly deserves the presidency, yes he will be old... but he has a lot of energy. Bernie has encouraged millions of people participating in the political system and is truly the most honorable senator in history of the U.S congress.

[@bsmith8063]

We love you Al!

[@brevinainslie6357]

I love him saying 'everybody wants a quick fix'. Because Franken is right. Everybody wants this to be overnight, no matter what 'this' is. Politics is a process. We would regret it if it were to be an overnight process.

[@ryang790]

got three of al's books. this guy is SMART.

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

Patton Ozwalt is a damn genius lololol

[@tamayagarner1542]

saw this twice. Brilliant man

[@Thezuule1]

"Months and months away.." I almost died..

[@b6schilke996]

I would love to go back to the simpler days of the "decade of Al Franken"

[@testosticorefantastiballs6504]

It's like a Daily Show correspondent's segment. Haha

[@edwardandrew5332]

Love him :)

[@RIXRADvidz]

a rainy day in June2019 drove me indoors, so I pulled up some Real Time, history, so comfy, cozy, friendly faces, happier times, nostalgia burbles forth and the day outside isn't as grey. but here in the Future, Every Day is Dark. We Live in a Reign of Filth and Lies. Greed, Evil, Intentional Ignorance and Indifference Rule

[@jwc1772]

Al Franken is awesome!

[@baciandrio]

Totally love Al Franken.

[@lecodh1]

Keep fighting the good fight Al

[@lesleyallinson8738]

Franklin your so right

[@kellytheberge149]

I'm with you Al!

[@calebmatthews2026]

Hey guys... just a heads up. I watched this live on HBO and then it was so good I logged on to watch it again on youtube. This version has been edited and many of Senator Franken's comments are censored on this vid. I also was watching another long version of the episode which was just taken down.

[@sagardesai8194]

Intelligence, wit, and ideals. Great guy.

[@mrthebillman]

I often ask myself, what can I do, for Al Franken.

[@GonzalezAlfie]

President Franken NEEDS to be a thing

[@mark1952able]

Positive energy rules!

[@virgochic8415]

made me spit out my drink twice

[@markscottames9277]

Al Frankin , if you run for president you definitely have my vote

[@geogmz8277]

I'm feeling proud of American People.

[@michaelreidperry3256]

Senator Franken is a grownup. It's so hard to be a grownup and tolerate them.

[@Wafarer03]

I live in Minnesota, and like everyone here I still keep finding Al Franken votes in the back of my car.

[@nancymesek]

I've looked at those polls and the most respondents to the poll that I've seen so far are less than 7,000 people.

[@kellym9190]

Rewatching this, I miss Al :(

[@gt3893]

America is hopeful because of people like senator Al Franken!

[@farber2]

Al seems a little timid, that's not what we need now.

[@MultiPoseur]

Agree. Sounds like he's rolling over to die because he's not in the "majority". Quit and let someone else in then.

[@Areanyusernamesleft]

farber2 I don't think it seems that way at all. Sure he's not spitting fire like some may want, but that's not his personality or sense of humor which both tend to be understated. However, he what he said things like, "now you have to remember that the Republicans are in power, so it's going to take months and months" (i.e. instead of using the qualifier to imply impeachment will be hard, or may not even be practical, he said it would just take longer than what many people would like) when asked about when the impeachment hearings will be, or at the end characterizing Trump's behavior as out of bounds not just for a president but the majority of human beings, that's not timid.

[@freshs.273]

farber2 He just comes off as wisely patient to me. For liberals to become so extreme as to actively defy rules and overcome things like the Republican majority will set a stupid precedent which will of course be turned against us. Be patient and not passionate and let things be handled the right way

[@fumarc4501]

farber2 He's being honest. It's refreshing from the shit we've been getting for the last 6 months and 3 weeks.

[@farber2]

he seems comfortable in his senate job.

[@OldRaver]

Miss you, Frank! Ridiculous that he had to step down over miming a spoof photo. When Moore and Trump and Kavenaugh just steamroll over allegations and get away with it 🤬

[@stormwatcher59]

I've been an Al Franken fan since reading his book "Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot, and Other Observations"... that was back in......well, before he was a politician! ;) I was hoping to see a current interview with him so, *thanks, Bill*!!!

[@donaldwhittaker7987]

Al Franken is a great man

[@tm2u132]

I love Al Franken.