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Thursday, February 15, 2007

"Dating your mom" and other stories from Ian Frazier
What if the lives of Daffy Duck and Porky Pig were subject to investigative reporting or if children's manners were written as Biblical law? Humorist Ian Frazier has an idea about how those might read. He's also been known to argue that men should consider dating their own mothers.11:06 a.m.
After a career satirizing politicians, Al Franken wants to be one
Al Franken made it official Wednesday. The comedian and liberal talk radio host announced he's challenging U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., for his seat in 2008.12:06 p.m.
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Al Franken: U.S. Senate candidate. Franken announced his candidacy Wednesday at the end of his final show on the liberal Air America Radio network. Franken has written a number of books combining humor and politics and was on the original writing staff of "Saturday Night Live."
More from MPR
Franken in bid to unseat Sen. Coleman (02/14/2007)
Ciresi looks at another U.S. Senate bid (02/12/2007)
From show-biz to politics (02/01/2007)
No joke; Franken to run for Senate (01/31/2007)
Franken is the first Coleman challenger (02/01/2007)
Dean Johnson's future may involve a run against Coleman (11/17/2006)
Democratic majority: an opportunity for Coleman? (11/10/2006)