Producer: Shorr Johnson Magnus
Running Time: 00:30
Debut Date: 07/24/2008
Ad Buy: statewide
Cost: not available
Summary: Al Franken says the jokes he told as a comedian aren't as important as Norm Coleman's performance as senator.
Script Of "No Joke" (TV)
AL FRANKEN: I'm Al Franken. Minnesotans expect a real debate. Instead, Norm Coleman and his allies are attacking me for things I said as a comedian.
Look, I'm not proud of every joke I've ever told. But I know there's a difference between what you say as a comedian and what you do as a U.S. senator.
Norm Coleman has supported George Bush's war in Iraq, and he's taken millions from Big Oil and special interests.
Unfortunately, that's no joke. I approve this message because I'm serious about fighting for you.
(Text on screen: Al Franken. Democrat For U.S. Senate. Paid For By Al Franken For Senate)
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