Playboy Article Haunts Democratic Senate Candidate Franken

An article written eight years ago by senate candidate Al Franken’ has upset some Democrats. A satirical  take on virtual sex and other topics, it was published in Playboy Magazine and is now drawing concern instead of laughter from some Minnesota Democrats. Rep. Betty McCollum, complained that she and other Minnesota Democrats will be on the same November ballot as a candidate "who has pornographic writings that are indefensible."

Why can’t you be satirical about sex? Why is it indefensible? It isn’t like Playboy is hardcore.


McCollum criticizes Franken over Playboy article

Minneapolis Star Tribune – Minneapolis,MN,USA
Betty McCollum, D-Minn., says that a Playboy article written by
Senate candidate Al Franken eight years ago presents a serious political
problem for

Anneline mourns playboy ex
The Times – Johannesburg,Gauteng,South Africa
Former Miss World, Anneline Kriel’s former husband, Phillip Tucker, was
laid to rest yesterday afternoon. The Westpark cemetery in Johannesburg was
filled



Playboy embraces Facebook

Pocket-lint.co.uk – UK
Playboy, trying to connect with digital fanboys, has launched a
Facebook application that allows you to check out the latest girls and let
your friends know



Spike TV relaunches Web site with Playboy content

Reuters – USA
MTV Networks is relaunching Spike.com on Friday, stocked with
online-only original programming from content providers including
Playboy Enterprises.


Tennis player Harkleroad bares it all for Playboy

San Mateo County Times – San Mateo,CA,USA
By Art Spander Sex sells, which is why Ashley Harkleroad has become one of
the hottest topics in tennis since deciding to pose nude for
Playboy.
 

Minnesota Dems Scrutinize Comedian, Senate Hopeful Franken for

 By Associated Press

Betty McCollum said that a Playboy column written
by Senate candidate Al Franken eight years ago was offensive and
presents a serious political problem for Democratic candidates this
year. McCollum, who had supported Franken rival Mike


America’s Election HQ – http://elections.foxnews.com


Celebrities in Playboy

 By gossip.guide@about.com(gossip.guide@about.com)

Top Celebrities in Playboy Gossip and News – Which of your favorite celebrities like Ashlee Simpson decided to pose for Playboy magazine? Which celebrities turned down the offers to be in Playboy magazine?


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For my SoCal peeps: Attend a Playboy TV party

 By LeendaDLL(LeendaDLL)

I’d go but I’m not, remotely, the "Playboy TV"
preferred type so there’s no way I’d end up on TV and, without that,
what’s the point? I’ve been to the club & seen the pole/strip show
before. It was good. A little over rehearsed for my


The Bus To Sorry – http://leendadll.vox.com/library/posts/page/1/


SMART CHIC OLENA!!!! PLAYGUN, FRECKLES PLAYBOY!!!

 By equinenow(equinenow)

This little filly has the personality and bloodlines to make a great
horse, whether it is in the show ring playing with cows or out on the
trail having a good time. She is a good time to be around and full of
herself.


equinenow’s blog – http://equinenow.vox.com/library/posts/page/1/


Playboy helps me appreciate women’s sports

 By example@example.com (64tf)

A tennis pro whose future was yesterday, Ashley Harkleroad had been
recovering from surgery when the phone rang with an offer. "I
thought,” she…


Bluelight – http://www.bluelight.ru/vb

One response

  1. when you run circus clown for high office the joke is on you. it’s like that old saying about the scorpion that promises not sting but stings any way. it’s nature of the beast. it is what it is.
    on the other hand, 6 years of a designated jackass and human joke whose jokes are never funny. Sign me up!!!

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