Franken: Inhofe’s “Clown” Comment “Might Be An Incredible Compliment”

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Sen.-elect Al Franken (D-MN) appeared on the Bill Press Show this morning, and responded to Sen. Jim Inhofe’s (R-OK) remarks about the recent election victory by “the clown from Minnesota.”

“I don’t know how Sen. Inhofe regards clowns, but it might be an incredible compliment,” said Franken.

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