Revelations concerning DFL U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken's taxes has not shaken the support of local lawmakers who have endorsed the comedian.

Indeed, several lawmakers point to a perceived quickness on Franken's part in dealing with the tax flap as evidence of a take-the-bull-by-the-horns mentality desirable in a public official.

Al Franken for months has been labeled as the favorite to win the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate from Minnesota. A recent tax flap has put a few obstacles in his way but many state legislators still proclaim their support.

by T.W. Budig
ECM Capitol reporter

Revelations concerning DFL U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken's taxes has not shaken the support of local lawmakers who have endorsed the comedian.

Indeed, several lawmakers point to a perceived quickness on Franken's part in dealing with the tax flap as evidence of a take-the-bull-by-the-horns mentality desirable in a public official.

It's always a big deal politically when the unpaid taxes issue crops up for a candidate., said Rep. Shelley Madore, DFL-Apple Valley. "It's unfortunate that this wasn't vetted out before (by his campaign)," said Madore.

"But now that it's been vetted out - he took responsibility quickly, didn't hide behind the,

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