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2. He would have no power. Being a senator isn't just about a vote.

Fri Dec 8, 2017, 08:34 AM

Dec 2017

He would get crap committee assignments. He'd be a pariah to both parties. And I doubt he'd be reelected.

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Franken should register as a republican. Seriously. [View all] Achilleaze Dec 2017 OP

An Independent who doesn't join the Democratic Caucus? brooklynite Dec 2017 #3

He would have no power. Being a senator isn't just about a vote. Demit Dec 2017 #2

Except that he's not a Republican. Bleacher Creature Dec 2017 #5

Astute observation! Achilleaze Dec 2017 #6