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"At that point, Franken reportedly began peppering [Peter] Fritz with questions about supporting President Bush and former President Ronald Reagan's tax increases. Fritz told me that he got tense and, as he does in those situations, started chewing the inside of his mouth, a gesture he said was mimicked by Franken; Fritz said he also thought that Franken mocked his style of speech. An aide eventually interrupted Franken's act by announcing to the candidate that it was time to go. Fritz told me Monday that he then stuck out his hand to shake Franken's. 'Well, at least it's nice to meet you,' the GOPer said he told Franken, who reportedly replied, I can't say the same. There was no handshake, Fritz said." (C.J., "Doggone it! Where is Stuart Smalley when Franken needs him?" Star Tribune, January 23, 2008) |
