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COLEMAN FOR U.S. SENATE PRESS RELEASE: “FRANKEN TAXES THE TRUTH; FRANKEN DISHONEST, INTENTIONALLY MISLEADS MINNESOTANS ON FAVORING GAS TAX INCREASE”
By Michael B. Brodkorb | February 8, 2008
SAINT PAUL – In a clear attempt to mislead Minnesotans about his support for a gas tax increase, Al Franken said "I’d keep it on the table, but I wouldn’t favor that" while participating in a KSTP-TV debate with the other DFL Senate Candidates. Last year, the comedian voiced strong support for hefty gas tax increases, saying "I would certainly keep it on the table and I think we should do it here in Minnesota," even going so far as to say that "I don’t think people would notice it so much."
"This is Al Franken being fundamentally dishonest with the people of Minnesota about his position on increasing the gas tax" said Cullen Sheehan, Campaign Manager. "During these tough economic times, the last thing Minnesota needs is higher gas prices or politicians who have the nerve to say that Minnesotans wouldn’t notice a hefty hike in prices at the pump. That's an insult to Minnesotans, especially to the middle class families who are facing economic challenges every day."
The debate will air in its entirety at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 10 on KSTP-TV.
Franken's Gas Tax Timeline:
Franken Supports Gas Tax Increase In Minnesota: Franken: “Well I would certainly keep it on the table and I think we should do it here in Minnesota.” (TPT 'Almanac', August 24, 2007)
Franken Doesn’t Think Minnesotans Will Notice Increase: Franken: “And I think certainly in this state we need to increase the gas tax. We haven’t had an increase in the gas tax in 20 years. And I’m in favor of at least a five to ten cent tax increase. And the fluctuation of gas prices is that everyday anyway. I don’t think people would notice it so much.” (TwinWest Chamber Candidate Forum, October 5, 2007)
Franken Reversal On Gas Tax: "Al [Franken] was non-committal on raising the federal gas tax for transportation funding. 'I'd keep it on the table but I wouldn't favor that,' [Franken] said." ("DFL Senate Candidates Face Facts," KSTP-TV, February 7, 2008)
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29 Responses to “COLEMAN FOR U.S. SENATE PRESS RELEASE: “FRANKEN TAXES THE TRUTH; FRANKEN DISHONEST, INTENTIONALLY MISLEADS MINNESOTANS ON FAVORING GAS TAX INCREASE””
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February 8th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Well, it is true… wealthy elitist Democrats probably wouldn’t notice the gas tax increase.
February 8th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
I don’t suppose F’n Kerry, Albore or any of the other gulfstream liberals would notice either.
I use less gass per year in my car,boat and snowmobile than Albore uses in an hour and a hlf one way flight.
I must love the earth even more that him.
February 8th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
“This notion that the United States is getting ready to attack Iran is simply ridiculous. And having said that, all options are on the table.” –George aWol Bush, Brussels, Belgium, Feb. 22, 2005
February 8th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
What’s your point Pud?
The President didn’t say he didn’t support it. He said they weren’t planning it. Franken said he didn’t support it.
Goddam you’re dumb.
February 8th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Ya know, you (cheney)in’ hypocrites ripped The Slickster for sayin’ “Well, it depends upon what yer definition of ‘is’ is.”
Now, every day, Michael parses the words of meanings in the most contortionist manner, and you don’t even come close to gettin’ it.
Take a break from yer bootlickin’, pal, and look around – the world is passin’ you extremist rightwingnuts by.
And it’s flippin’ ya the “Boy Blunder Salute” as it does.
Putz.
February 8th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
I guess Tommy isn’t bright enough to figure out that Bush’s statement meant that they weren’t going to any option.
February 8th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
I guess dogbreath isn’t smart enough to figure out that Boy Blunder’s statment meant that all options wereon the table.
February 8th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Oops, I accidentally left out “rule out” before the any options portion.
At least I can admit a mistake, which is more than I can say for you Tommy. Of course, you do nothing but make mistakes.
February 8th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Go with that, leg. It works for you.
February 8th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Again, how do you know I’m not jump qualified? Spoken like the true REMF trying to appear tougher than he is.
February 8th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Because you’ve never claimed you were, leg.
You’re such a simple putz.
February 8th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Why should I have to claim whether I’m jump qualified or not. Come to think of it, you haven’t claimed it either. Anybody can buy and wear the jump boots.
You caught yourself on your own petard there Tommy.
February 8th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
No, I didn’t, dogbreath, because my DD-214 clearly states I was awarded the Parachutist Badge.
Plus, where I served, EVERYONE was jump qualified, and did jump.
I keep tellin’ you that there were no REMFs where I was stationed, but you don’t listen.
Which, of course, explains why you’re a (cheney)in’ bootlicker, leg – you don’t listen so good.
February 8th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
So, in otherwords you never got deployed and were confined to some stateside base like Benning.
February 8th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
So, in other words, you don’t know the membership qualifications of the Veterans Of Foreign Wars.
W.C. Fields said:
“If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Then quit. No sense bein’ a damned fool about it.”
Too late for you, to heed the sage advice of W.C. Fields, ya (cheney)in’ putz.
Lick my jumpboots, leg.
February 9th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Sure I do Tommy, I just think you are a pathological liar as you’ve proven on here numerous times.
February 9th, 2008 at 8:25 am
ROFLMAO!!!
Lick my jumpboots, leg.
February 9th, 2008 at 8:39 am
puddles, I believe you should try W.C. Fields advice. Even though you have already passed the point of be a “damned fool” to being a complete idiot it is never to late to quit.
February 9th, 2008 at 8:55 am
Punky, I’m sure you do “believe.” So did those lemmings in Jonestown, too.
Putz.
February 9th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
…and that concludes another episode of “All Mike’s Children.” Join us next time when TwoPuttTommy again handles all the squirts on his own…smelly diapers and all…
February 9th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Yeap, and we know who you believe in and subscribe to there Tommy, Freddie Phelps is your idol.
February 10th, 2008 at 11:10 am
wrong again, dogbreath!!!
No surprise there! Freddie likes republiCons – republiCons just like you!!!
February 10th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Try again Tommy. Fred Phelps is a REGISTERED democrat. He’s been to Al Gore’s inaugural ball. And he’s even run for elective office as a DEMOCRAT.
LOL, maybe you should read a few sources, even Wikipedia knows Freddie is a Demoncrat.
February 10th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Facts mean nothing to libtards like Tommy, his score cards are likely works of fiction too.
February 11th, 2008 at 7:59 am
#23 Honeydog Says:
February 10th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Try again Tommy. Fred Phelps is a REGISTERED democrat.
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Just because he “CLAIMS” to be a democrat, doesn’t mean he is one.
Perhaps you’ve forgotten the myriad of posts here, saying the same thing about folks that “CLAIM” to be a “Republican”, but are really “RINOs”?
It’s really rather funny, watchin’ you try to argue a point, when the only point you’re proving your consistent inconsistency.
February 11th, 2008 at 9:40 am
Um, puddles, that would be your inconsistency.
Now it seems you are the spokeman for the democRats and know who is and who is not.
You are such a fucking bootlicker it is sad. You get your marching prders and off you go to post. Only you get so emotional over it my guess would be you may be a woman with hormonal issues.
go lay by your dish puddles before a swat your ass.
February 11th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Say, little stones?
Once your diapers are changed, you won’t be as whiny.
February 11th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Keep it up tommy.
I sense we will meet one day.
February 11th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Well Tommy, since he’s run for office as a Democrat, he’s a democrat. Don’t like it, too bad.