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Editorial: Lying liars and their constitutional right to keep on lying

Long before his own #MeToo demise as a U.S. senator, satirst Al Franken wrote a shocking investigative exposé of politicians and pundits who — prepare yourself — don’t always tell the truth. The subtly titled book, “Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them,” caused upheaval in Washington and led…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

TV shows to watch this week: 'Daily Show' makes big mistake using big names like Al Franken as substitute hosts

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Tribune News Service

Nicholas Goldberg: Embattled politicians' strategy is brazenness. Will it work?

It was highly amusing to watch then-Congressman-elect George Santos ducking and weaving to avoid the media scrum on his first day on Capitol Hill. Darting in and out of corridors, chased down the halls by reporters, he often seemed lost but he kept moving, refusing to answer questions about his…

Los Angeles Times

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Thoughts on a Trevor Noah successor

In 2015, Jon Stewart took a gamble by tapping Noah, then an unknown. Paramount isn't taking such a chance this time

Salon

Ex-senator Al Franken tapped as guest host of ‘The Daily Show’

The former Saturday Night Live performer and US senator is set to make his return to television next year

The Independent UK

Celebrities in politics have a leg up, but their advantages can't top fundraising failures

TV personality Mehmet Oz lost his bid for Pennsylvania senator during the November midterms. And former NFL football star Herschel Walker appears to be falling further behind his opponent, incumbent Raphael Warnock, as they head to a Dec. 6, 2022, runoff election for senator in Georgia.

The Conversation

At the Races: Are we there yet? - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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A new wave of celebrity politicians breaks the rules on acceptable behavior, inspired by Trump

After two former girlfriends accused Herschel Walker, the Georgia Republican Senate nominee and former football star, of pressuring them to get abortions, and giving them money for the procedures, Walker’s standing with conservative voters would have been expected to dip.

The Conversation

Ted Cruz’s gender-centric jokes promote culture warrior image, raise eyebrows

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz made an audition tape for The Simpsons while running for president. He read Green Eggs and Ham during an overnight filibuster, and he peppers speeches with movie references.

Tribune News Service

Cruz roasted by Al Franken on "Kimmel"

Cruz reacted on Twitter to comments Franken made during Tuesday's guest host spot on "Jimmy Kimmel Live"

Salon

'SNL' veteran Victoria Jackson shares how religious beliefs got her blacklisted in Hollywood

One of the more jarring moments during a chat with Victoria Jackson had nothing to do with her far-right convictions.

Tribune News Service

Al Franken, now on his stand-up comedy tour, discusses politics, humor, the Grateful Dead and Bill Walton

On his “The Only Former U.S. Senator Now on Tour Tour,” Al Franken is proudly singing the praises of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and denouncing the Grateful Dead as the most boring and overrated band of all time.

Tribune News Service

Off-Color, Off Brand

2 comedians and 2 different gaffes enable us to witness the power of a star's brand

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