Franken endorses Clinton for president
WASHINGTON -- With the 2014 elections behind him, DFL Sen. Al Franken has his eyes on 2016 -- and more specifically who he's backing to run for the White House.
In an interview with MSNBC, Franken said he plans to support former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
"I think Hilary would make a great president," said Franken. "I haven't announced that I'm supporting her, but does this count? I guess maybe this counts."
Franken is close allies with Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, whom many liberals would like to see in the race. Warren has emphasized that she is not running and plans to serve out her term in the Senate.
Franken told MSNBC that Clinton is "great" and has plenty of experience.
Minnesota's other senator, DFLer Amy Klobuchar, has also encouraged Clinton to run for president.
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