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Al Franken: Liu's opponents have sought to demonize him as a 'radical,' 'extremist,' and worse....However, for anyone who has…

On the recordMarch 1, 2011
Liu's opponents have sought to demonize him as a 'radical,' 'extremist,' and worse....However, for anyone who has actually read Liu's writings or watched his testimony, it's clear that the attacks--filled with polemic, caricature, and hyperbole--reveal very little about this exceptionally qualified, measured, and mainstream nominee.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken defends Liu against criticisms and emphasizes his qualifications.

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