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Al Franken has had several careers. He was one of the original writers and cast members of Saturday Night Live in the mid-1970s. In fact, he was with the show for 15 years.
Later he became a liberal commentator, with his own radio show.
Then there was a short-lived NBC sitcom called Lateline.
And then, in 2008, he ran for the United States Senate from Minnesota. And he won. Six years later, he was re-elected.
But he was forced to resign his senate seat in early 2018, after allegations of sexual misconduct.
By Bill Thompson5
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Al Franken has had several careers. He was one of the original writers and cast members of Saturday Night Live in the mid-1970s. In fact, he was with the show for 15 years.
Later he became a liberal commentator, with his own radio show.
Then there was a short-lived NBC sitcom called Lateline.
And then, in 2008, he ran for the United States Senate from Minnesota. And he won. Six years later, he was re-elected.
But he was forced to resign his senate seat in early 2018, after allegations of sexual misconduct.

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