Looking to put more pressure on the canvassing board who will determine the fate of the absentee ballots, Minnesota Senate Candidate Al Franken has created a sappy "tug at the heart strings" youtube video to try to convince them to allow in the rejected ballots that favor the Comic. The video plays like a bad episode of Queen for a day. It is simply an attempt to discredit the local election officials through cheap Soap Opera theatrics.
Here is a review of Franken's Queen For A Day video in the Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Stepping up the pressure on the state Canvassing Board to count disputed absentee ballots in the U.S. Senate race, Democrat Al Franken's campaign Wednesday released a video with seven tug-at-the-heart stories from Minnesotans whose votes the campaign said were improperly rejected.
The video, which was released on YouTube and came two days before the board's Friday meeting on the issue, was immediately criticized by Republicans, who described it as "a new low" and another attempt to discredit local election officials.
In one scene, quadriplegic Mike Brickley of Bloomington is shown lying in bed -- with his head resting on a Minnesota Vikings pillow -- as he pleads with officials to count his vote. "I may be a quadriplegic," said Brickley, 46, as he stares into the camera and speaks in a halting voice, "...but we are still someone, and we deserve to have our votes counted."
Brickley, according to the campaign, had his absentee ballot rejected because he was not a registered voter -- the campaign said state records show he was registered -- and because his signature on his ballot envelope did not match the signature on his application for the absentee ballot. Brickley said he signed his ballot application by holding a pen in his mouth, and had his wife, who had recently suffered a stroke and is legally blind, sign the ballot on his behalf.
The video's release marked the latest attempt by Franken and U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman to swing public opinion -- and, possibly, the state Canvassing Board -- in their favor as the monthlong recount heads toward more critical turning points, and as Franken remains behind in the official recount. On Friday, the board will review what to do with what are likely hundreds of absentee ballots that were improperly rejected.
I'm surprised that Franken did not include testimony from Captain Pike of Star Trek that the flashing red light on his box meant he cast his vote for Franken. Or was it the flashing green light?
—P.J. Gladnick is a freelance writer and creator of the DUmmie FUnnies blog.



















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Old dem ploy
December 11, 2008 - 08:37 ET by Mica the MagnificentHillary and Bill Clinton did the same phony heart-tug boo-hoo victimized American crapola during their respective campaigns.
"Then there's Mrs. Abelmann, single mother of four, who was turned down for healthcare insurance simply because she chooses to inhale tuberculosis germs every three hours through a paper bag as a hobby. Is this what America has become?"
New Title
December 11, 2008 - 08:41 ET by legacyrepublicanWhen the gentleman loses, can we call it "Yawn of the Day" or "Day of the Dead and Walking" or "Zombies R Us"?
Oh. My. God. These people
December 11, 2008 - 08:52 ET by motherbeltOh. My. God.
These people "knew" how important this election was???
They "knew" it was "important" to elect Al Franken to the Senate?
For that reason alone, their ballots should be rejected.
Oh, and that's not all Franken has up his sleeve!
The Minnesota SoS wants to choose which precincts to use the recount totals for, and which to stick with the election night results...whichever favors Franken, of course!
Ann Coulter has the rundown
You really can't make this stuff up!
This is truly the funniest
December 11, 2008 - 09:00 ET by HockeyKidThis is truly the funniest script Franken has ever written. Why wasn't Stuart Smalley featured, though?
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
Typical
December 11, 2008 - 09:00 ET by ScandimanJust another example to typical Boo-Hoo Baby Boomers crying when they don't get their way! Just further evidence how America has become a third world political country. They are all a bunch of crooks and propagandists!
Stupid Press Line of the Day
December 11, 2008 - 09:04 ET by HockeyKid"The video's release marked the latest attempt by Franken and U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman to swing public opinion"
As though Coleman had anything to do with this ridiculous ass-hat publicity stunt.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
Political Ad
December 11, 2008 - 09:13 ET by CaringwhiteguyIt's a political ad released by a politician. It's not a StarTribune news story. What's the big deal?
Geezers, quadriplegics, blind people and libtards...
December 11, 2008 - 09:15 ET by SickofLibs...I'm moved to tears.
The most important election since Lincoln v. Douglas.
What do you expect from Franken.
December 11, 2008 - 10:07 ET by c5thenHe is a "comedian" who is used to the cut-throat entertainment business where all is fair and there is no morality. It's perfect training for a jump into politics. His only mistake is that he didn't go to Chicago to try his hand at electioneering.
Hey, I got the wrong "CHANGE"!
Alan Keyes / Sarah Palin - 2012
Franken really needs this
December 11, 2008 - 10:20 ET by kgFranken really needs this job because he is un-employable. Every thing he touches goes bankrupt.
"Forget change, I want improvement!"
One-Trick Pony
December 11, 2008 - 10:08 ET by considerthisGoing to the emotional well again? No surprise there. This is the Liberals best defense. When backed against a wall always resort to pandering to emotion. I really hope the left does not succeed in stealing this election.
... I get more ashamed to live here every day.
Are you saying that for the
December 11, 2008 - 10:14 ET by motherbeltAre you saying that for the first time in [your] adult life, you are really ashamed of your country?
Didn't Clarify
December 11, 2008 - 11:53 ET by considerthisNot America. I meant Minnesota.
Sorry, my first comments need to be deleted from history. I "mispoke". ;)
Isn't the whole implication
December 11, 2008 - 10:13 ET by motherbeltIsn't the whole implication of that video that the votes which were rejected were all votes for Franken?
plays like a bad episode of
December 11, 2008 - 11:04 ET by maggieqpublicplays like a bad episode of Queen for a Day….
For those of you who remember Jack Bailey’s show, I have to ask if anyone remembers a good episode.
Humm...
December 11, 2008 - 12:00 ET by CobraManI tried to view the video at YouTube, only to get a "We're sorry, this video is no longer available" message.
It looks like Al realized that his plea was backfiring and has PULLED the video.
Obama: My job is above my pay grade
I am constantly reminded
December 11, 2008 - 17:32 ET by TailgunnerI am constantly reminded that there is NO bottom for Democrats.
NONE.
(Although they never stop reaching for it.)
NOLI PUGNARE ME OCCIDERE
These people are a bunch of
December 11, 2008 - 15:22 ET by clubchamp6These people are a bunch of uninformed idiots. The most important election of our time...my ass. They elected the biggest joke in American history. And now they still want that Child Mollester Stewart Smalley as senator. Can we make Minnesota succeed from the Union..they are obviously as stupid as the "people" scratch that Racists and Rednecks in Murtha's district.
I really believe you should have to pass a test before you are allowed to vote. The ignorant are taking over, who wants to move offshore and watch the collapse from afar.
Oh cry me a friggin' river
December 11, 2008 - 15:51 ET by bigtimerOh cry me a friggin' river here.
Franken is past pathetic...along with these tactics.
God I hope the slug loses, slithers away in the sewer he belongs in.
Dems will do anything to declare victory...unless it is fighting a war.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh