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* HilariousInHindsight: While this book was originally a work of satire lampooning presidential politics, Creator/AlFranken really did go on to pursue a political career eight years after publication and became a U.S. senator from Minnesota. And he was such a success that at least one pundit has urged Hillary Clinton to consider him as a running mate.
** HarsherInHindsight: The premise of the book could have been considered outlandish at one point. That is, until [[Creator/DonaldTrump another celebrity]] decided to enter a presidential race as the dark horse, unexpectedly steamrolled better-qualified competitors in the primaries and won the election despite constant gaffes, flip-flops, impractical promises, and ethical lapses.
** HarsherInHindsight: The premise of the book could have been considered outlandish at one point. That is, until [[Creator/DonaldTrump another celebrity]] decided to enter a presidential race as the dark horse, unexpectedly steamrolled better-qualified competitors in the primaries and won the election despite constant gaffes, flip-flops, impractical promises, and ethical lapses.
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* HilariousInHindsight: While this book was originally a work of satire lampooning presidential politics, Creator/AlFranken really did go on to pursue a political career eight years after publication and became a U.S. senator from Minnesota. And he was such a success that at least one pundit has urged Hillary Clinton to consider him as a running mate.
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** Both apply in regards to Senator Joe Lieberman's role in the story. Hilarious in that after the book was published, Lieberman really did become the Democratic running mate in the 2000 election. Harsh in that after UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror started, Lieberman's politics shifted increasingly to the right, leading to his losing the Democratic nomination when running for reelection in 2006, only managing to hold onto his seat by running as an independent. Then, in 2008 he endorsed the Republican nominee for president, John McCain, and came close to being chosen as his running mate. He was initially McCain's preferred choice, until McCain was talked out of it by advisors who believed Lieberman's socially liberal positions (particularly on abortion) would present a problem.
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** Both apply in regards to Senator Joe Lieberman's role in the story. Hilarious in that after the book was published, Lieberman really did become the Democratic running mate in the 2000 election. Harsh in that after UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror started, Lieberman's politics shifted increasingly to the right, leading to his losing the Democratic nomination when running for reelection in 2006, only managing to hold onto his seat by running as an independent. Then, in 2008 he endorsed the Republican nominee for president, John McCain, [=McCain=], and came close to being chosen as his [=McCain=]'s running mate. He was initially McCain's [=McCain=]'s preferred choice, until McCain [=McCain=] was talked out of it by advisors who believed Lieberman's socially liberal positions (particularly on abortion) would present a problem.disqualified him.
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** Both apply in regards to Senator Joe Lieberman's role in the story. Hilarious in that after the book was published, Lieberman really did become the Democratic running mate in the 2000 election. Harsh in that after UsefulNotes/TheWarOnTerror started, Lieberman's politics shifted increasingly became right-wing to the point that he almost lost right, leading to his seat after losing the Connecticut Democratic primary and would never be considered a potential nomination when running for reelection in 2006, only managing to hold onto his seat by running as an independent. Then, in 2008 he endorsed the Republican nominee for president, John McCain, and came close to being chosen as his running mate. He was initially McCain's preferred choice, until McCain was talked out of it by the Democrats today.advisors who believed Lieberman's socially liberal positions (particularly on abortion) would present a problem.
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** The casual descriptions of the fictional Franken's brazen affairs in the book ''definitely'' feel harsher now that several women have accused the RealLife Franken of sexual misconduct.
** The casual descriptions of the fictional Franken's brazen affairs in the book ''definitely'' feel harsher now that several women have accused the RealLife Franken of sexual misconduct.
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** The casual descriptions of the fictional Franken's brazen affairs in the book ''definitely'' feel harsher now that several women have accused Franken of sexual misconduct.
** The casual descriptions of the fictional Franken's brazen affairs in the book ''definitely'' feel harsher now that several women have accused Franken of sexual misconduct.
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* BigLippedAlligatorMoment: Franken devotes an entire diary entry to "an unusually satisfying shit" he took and marveling how it came out in the shape of a question mark.
** While it may ''seem'' like a BLAM, it does [[ItMakesSenseInContext make sense in context]] when you realize Al writes the entry just after receiving an important memo from Norm Ornstein telling him he needs to put an end to the campaign's illegalities and, above all, to destroy the memo after reading it. Instead of paying attention to any of that, Al's mind is focused on the shit he took. Norm's memo is barely mentioned in the entry (and ends up being ''saved'' as part of Al's diary!), and it's this kind of dismissiveness that ultimately causes Al's downfall.
** While it may ''seem'' like a BLAM, it does [[ItMakesSenseInContext make sense in context]] when you realize Al writes the entry just after receiving an important memo from Norm Ornstein telling him he needs to put an end to the campaign's illegalities and, above all, to destroy the memo after reading it. Instead of paying attention to any of that, Al's mind is focused on the shit he took. Norm's memo is barely mentioned in the entry (and ends up being ''saved'' as part of Al's diary!), and it's this kind of dismissiveness that ultimately causes Al's downfall.
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** HarsherInHindsight: The premise of the book could have been considered outlandish at one point. That is, until [[Creator/DonaldTrump another celebrity]] decided to enter a presidential race as the dark horse; unexpectedly steamrolled better-qualified competitors in the primaries; and won the devotion of the electorate (or at least a vocal segment of it) election despite constant gaffes, flip-flops, impractical promises, and ethical lapses. Whether we get the same result as Franken's book remains to be seen.lapses.
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** HarsherInHindsight: The premise of the book could have been considered outlandish at one point. That is, until [[DonaldTrump [[Creator/DonaldTrump another celebrity]] decided to enter a presidential race as the dark horse; unexpectedly steamrolled better-qualified competitors in the primaries; and won the devotion of the electorate (or at least a vocal segment of it) despite constant gaffes, flip-flops, impractical promises, and ethical lapses. Whether we get the same result as Franken's book remains to be seen.
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** Both apply in regards to Senator Joe Lieberman's role in the story. Hilarious in that after the book was published, Lieberman really did become the Democratic running mate in the 2000 presidential election. Harsh in that after the WarOnTerror started, Lieberman's politics increasingly became right-wing to the point that he almost lost his seat after losing the Connecticut Democratic primary and would never be considered a potential nominee by the Democrats today.
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** Both apply in regards to Senator Joe Lieberman's role in the story. Hilarious in that after the book was published, Lieberman really did become the Democratic running mate in the 2000 presidential election. Harsh in that after the WarOnTerror started, Lieberman's politics increasingly became right-wing to the point that he almost lost his seat after losing the Connecticut Democratic primary and would never be considered a potential nominee by the Democrats today.
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** HarsherInHindsight: The premise of the book could have been considered outlandish at one point. That is, until [[DonaldTrump another celebrity]] decided to enter a presidential race as the dark horse; unexpectedly steamrolled better-qualified competitors in the primaries; and won the devotion of the electorate (or at least a vocal segment of it) despite constant gaffes, flip-flops, impractical promises, and ethical lapses. Whether we get the same result as Franken's book remains to be seen.seen.
** Both apply in regards to Senator Joe Lieberman's role in the story. Hilarious in that after the book was published, Lieberman really did become the Democratic running mate in the 2000 presidential election. Harsh in that after the WarOnTerror started, Lieberman's politics increasingly became right-wing to the point that he almost lost his seat after losing the Connecticut Democratic primary and would never be considered a potential nominee by the Democrats today.
** Both apply in regards to Senator Joe Lieberman's role in the story. Hilarious in that after the book was published, Lieberman really did become the Democratic running mate in the 2000 presidential election. Harsh in that after the WarOnTerror started, Lieberman's politics increasingly became right-wing to the point that he almost lost his seat after losing the Connecticut Democratic primary and would never be considered a potential nominee by the Democrats today.
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** HarsherInHindsight: The premise of the book could have been considered outlandish at one point. That is, until [[DonaldTrump another celebrity]] decided to enter a presidential race as the dark horse; unexpectedly steamrolled better-qualified competitors in the primaries; and won the devotion of the electorate (or at least a vocal segment of it) despite constant gaffes, flip-flops, impractical promises, and ethical lapses. Whether we get the same result as Franken's book remains to be seen.
** HarsherInHindsight: The premise of the book could have been considered outlandish at one point. That is, until [[DonaldTrump another celebrity]] decided to enter a presidential race as the dark horse; unexpectedly steamrolled better-qualified competitors in the primaries; and won the devotion of the electorate (or at least a vocal segment of it) despite constant gaffes, flip-flops, impractical promises, and ethical lapses. Whether we get the same result as Franken's book remains to be seen.
