Al Franken Sings 'Itsy Bitsy Spider' To Soothe A Baby On A Plane

Who says there aren't perks in coach anymore?
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As a “Saturday Night Live” alumnus, Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) knows how to entertain with a team.

On a flight bound for Washington, D.C., Sunday night, he joined another ensemble ― a coach cabin full of passengers ― to sing “Itsy Bitsy Spider” to calm a baby.

Ashley Alman, The Huffington Post’s social media editor for politics, captured the charming scene.

Way to go, senator.

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