Senate Update: Coke-Addled Comedian Addressing Fiery Latina Racist Pareene · 07/13/09 01:37PM Senator Al Franken(!!!) is giving his opening remarks in the Sonia Sotomayor confirmation hearings. If he says anything intentionally or unintentionally funny we will let you know. Oh, a protester just got kicked out. (Coleman?) [Photo: AP]