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Al Franken: I noted that for years, conservatives running for the Senate have made it almost an article of faith that they will not…

On the recordJune 30, 2010
I noted that for years, conservatives running for the Senate have made it almost an article of faith that they will not vote for activist judges who make law from the bench.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken critiques conservative senators' stance on judicial activism.

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