Dozens of entertainers have donated to Franken's political action committe

[a kennedy]

WASHINGTON - Comedian Al Franken has raised money for his political action committee from an all-star cast of entertainers, including actor-writer Larry David, singer Barbra Streisand, writer-director Nora Ephron and actor Jimmy Smits.

Franken, who hosts a radio show on the liberal Air America Radio network, is considering challenging Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., in 2008. Franken moved his show from New York City to Minneapolis earlier this year, fueling speculation of a possible bid.

Entertainers donate

Franken's Midwest Values PAC raised money from dozens of actors, directors, writers and entertainment executives for his leadership PAC, an Associated Press review of campaign finance reports shows.

Other contributors included actor Larry Hagman; directors Christopher Guest and Barry Levinson; and writers Harold Ramis and Aaron Sorkin.

"Al is a friend of mine, so more than anything, when friends ask me to do things, I have a hard time saying no to people," David said in a telephone interview. "If he asked me to drive him to the airport, I'd do that, too."

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[napi21]

1. I detest Coleman, but I don't know if Al has a chance against him.

Al's certainly NOT a radical lefty, but I don't know how the people of MN would respond to voting for a comedian to represent them in the Senate either.

[Le Taz Hot]

2. You'd be surprised at how star struck

voters can get when there's a celebrity running for office. And in case you think this just happens in California, here's a reminder -- Fred Gandy, Fred Thompson, John Glenn and Jesse Ventura.

[zalinda]

3. And Fred Gandy played Gopher on the Love Boat !!!! n/t

[Donnachaidh]

4. uhh - Jesse Ventura?

remember him?

[napi21]

5. OH YEA! I liked Jesse. I liked what he had to say when he was

running for Gov. Something happened after he was in office for a while, but I'm not close enough to MN to know what it was. I know he got ZERO cooperation from the State legislature, and maybe even Jesse finally crimbled under the constant harrassment.