https://gregladen.com/blog/2010/06/30/one-year-ago-in-minnesota/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:26:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.6 https://gregladen.com/blog/2010/06/30/one-year-ago-in-minnesota/#comment-519294 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:26:10 +0000 http://scienceblogs.com/gregladen/2010/06/30/one-year-ago-in-minnesota/#comment-519294 Actually, it’s the reverse, his lack of experience, both general and particular, is easy to detect: he speaks his mind and is looking out for the average guy and gal. The question is if he can remain this way when he does have lots of experience. A year ago, Franken jumped right into the confirmation of Sotomayor and easily bested the rest of the Judiciary Committee in thoughtful questions. A first test is how he does with Kagan. (I haven’t paid any attention, but I would guess he passes this easily). His recent speech to the ACS is great, but the real test will be in four years when he’s gearing up for re-election.

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