Mitch McConnell is a true conservative. That is good news for the 60% of Americans who claim to be conservative according to the latest Battle Ground poll. In 2007, the American Conservative Union gave McConnell a score of 92 which makes him one of the most loyal conservatives in the Senate.

McConnell is firm on Republican stances such as being for offshore drilling, smaller government, and the privatization of social security. He is also pro-life and anti-gay marriage.

At a time when liberals may not only have the majority in the House and Senate, but may also claim the White House, a traditionalist is needed, if only as a check and balance.

Funny man Al Franken’s bid for a U.S. Senate position is no joke. Not only is he taking it seriously, but so is former vice president Al Gore. Gore recently endorsed the candidate saying “he’ll make a fantastic Senator at a time when we could sure use a few more fantastic Senators.”

Franken’s website reveals that he plans to spend money on renewable energy to solve our energy problem, support the withdrawal of troops from Iraq, and fight for universal healthcare. He also has plans to help give relief to the middle class and aims to tackle consumer credit problems.

Franken’s candidacy is no laughing matter.