Al Franken's new HQ

In case you haven't heard, Al Franken is running for the U.S. Senate. Ann and I attended the grand opening of his new-and-improved headquarters on University Avenue yesterday. He said he's been busy: "I've attended over a hundred bean feeds across Minnesota so far and it's been a gas." He also apologized for his wife Franni's absence, saying that during the two hours Cheney was in charge he had Franni arrested. Those were a few of the jokes. But you can tell he's sincere about trying to make a difference.

I miss Al's radio show but I'm glad he's running for Paul Wellstone's senate seat.