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Published November 18, 2007 12:30 am - Ron Carey Chairman Republican Party of Minnesota In Response — Franken wiggly on war position Ron Carey The Free Press In a recent “Our View,” this newspaper indicated that Al Franken “wrestled” with his position about the Iraq War.
You are much too polite. In an appearance on NBC’s “Today” in 2005, Franken said he supported the initial invasion. On his own Air America radio show in May of 2006, Franken said he would have voted to give the president the authority to use force in Iraq. Then in August of 2007 on the radio show “Polichicks,” Franken maintained, “I was very torn in the lead up to the war and didn’t really take a position because I wasn’t convinced either way.” On Minnesota’s own “Almanac” show in August of 2007, Franken said he was against the war in 2003. Franken hasn’t wrestled with his position about the Iraq War — Franken is wrestling with the truth about his position on the war. The same is true for his position on supporting the beginning of an immediate withdrawal of troops. Depending on what group he appears before he either favors an immediate withdrawal — against it — or isn’t quite sure. Franken’s comedy act in front of different crowds allowed him over the years to use different jokes to try to get a laugh. However, Franken isn’t going to get a pass on this important issue just because he’s a comedian. Your readers deserve better factual information about Franken’s position on issues than simply repeating his canned propaganda. The truth shouldn’t ever be that difficult to present to Minnesotans. Unless, like Franken, you realize it isn’t going to win you any friends with the liberal audience whose endorsement you are trying desperately to win. Ron Carey Chairman Republican Party of Minnesota 
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