Franken draws map of U.S. from memory at State Fair

Tom Crann interviewed Sen. Al Franken at the Minnesota State Fair today, during which they discussed Syria, the National Security Agency and Washington gridlock.

Toward the end of their interview, Crann gave Franken a test in multitasking. Crann asked him to draw a map of the United States while continuing to answer questions for the radio audience.

Tom Weber was there:

Think it was a trick? Check out this speedy video of the map he drew during a visit to the MPR booth at the State Fair four years ago.

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