Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) will give the keynote speech to Netroots Nation, the conference for progressive bloggers announced Thursday.
Franken’s speech to the July conference being held in Las Vegas is a sign that while the first-term senator has mostly stayed quiet since winning his recount-stalled election against former Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.), he still remains a powerful voice among liberals.
“The netroots community is a critical piece of a successful progressive agenda,” Franken said in a statement to POLITICO. “They’re talking to their neighbors, volunteering their time, and they’re on the front lines making change happen. I’ve been honored to have their support, and I’m honored to talk to them this summer.”
