Franken faces big challenges as new senator
Al Franken is now Sen.-elect Al Franken. The former comedian and political satirist faces unusual challenges in Washington. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with professor Steven Smith, an expert on congress at Washington University in St. Louis.
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