Franken's strong stance to shut down the corrosive effects of revolving door operatives deserves everyone's respect; see any of the several reports, here.
Franken is elevating his appeal toward the individual who has been a beacon of sound ethics and policing out sleaze. Feingold.
The GOP is the party of Gingrich, DeLay, Abramhof.
But the Dems, to show a difference, need to dump William Jefferson and other inadequate sorts.