Inbox Robot: 2008 Minnesota Senate Race News

Franken's move to politics isn't new for entertainers

5 Jul 2008 07:36 GMT

... untraveled path. But that doesnt mean comedian Al Franken, who is vying for a Senate seat ... to in bed. Frankens Republican opponent, Sen. Norm Coleman, has highlighted the Porn-O-Rama column Franken wrote ... dignified GE Theater. I also think that Minnesota is a different political culture than California, ...

Al Franken Has Become More Serious Guy Than Wiseguy - 7/5/2008

5 Jul 2008 06:30 GMT

... the better part of an hour with Al Franken and hardly laugh at all. Mr. Franken ... endorsement for the seat held by Sen. Norm Coleman, his political prospects are no laughing matter. ... like Hubert H. Humphrey. Franken's is a Minnesota story, and by that I do not ...

Coleman supports secondary role for troops

5 Jul 2008 05:28 GMT

... jeans and wearing casual moccasins, U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman flashed his gleaming smile at roughly 75 ... them understand the choice between myself and Al Franken ... makes a difference," Coleman said. The ... the nation's energy problem would help combat Minnesota's 5.4 percent unemployment rate, the highest in ...

Franken focuses on issues, image

5 Jul 2008 05:28 GMT

... hangs inside. It is a portrait of Al Franken made of beans, with an unsettling likeness. ... be crucial" in the election. And if Minnesota voter turnout is in excess of 70 ... ably and get things done ... and Norm Coleman isn't one of those." This much we ...

Franken looks to join entertainers moving from showbiz to politics

4 Jul 2008 18:54 GMT

... untravelled path. But that doesn't mean comedian Al Franken, who is vying for a Senate seat ... in bed," and Franken's Republican opponent, Senator Norm Coleman, has highlighted the "Porn-O-Rama" column Franken wrote ... dignified GE Theater. I also think that Minnesota is a different political culture than California, ...

Franken faces unique challenge as he tries to make switch from comic to Congress

4 Jul 2008 18:17 GMT

... untraveled path. But that doesn't mean comedian Al Franken, who is vying for a Senate seat ... in bed," and Franken's Republican opponent, Sen. Norm Coleman, has highlighted the "Porn-O-Rama" column Franken wrote ... dignified GE Theater. I also think that Minnesota is a different political culture than California, ...

Franken tries the switch from comic to Congress

4 Jul 2008 17:55 GMT

... In this June 7, 2008 file photo, Al Franken, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for ... in bed," and Franken's Republican opponent, Sen. Norm Coleman, has highlighted the "Porn-O-Rama" column Franken wrote ... dignified GE Theater. I also think that Minnesota is a different political culture than California, ...

U.S. Senate Candidates Hit An Issue: Gas Prices

4 Jul 2008 01:15 GMT

... candidates for the U.S. Senate race in Minnesota agree on one thing: gas prices are ... different on this issue. On Thursday, Sen. Norm Coleman accused opponent Al Franken of flip-flopping on the issue of gas ...

Sen. Coleman accused of ethics lapse for D.C. housing arrangement

3 Jul 2008 17:57 GMT

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Coleman, Franken trade barbs over gas-price politics: In campaign stops, Sen. Norm Coleman and DFL challenger Al Franken traded barbs and offered ideas on how to keep U.S. drivers and the economy chugging.

3 Jul 2008 12:34 GMT

... first Independence Day holiday in history with gas station signs reading $4 per gallon, Senate candidates Norm Coleman and Al Franken traded ideas -- and a few shots -- Wednesday about how to bring down ...

Got a plan to cut gas prices? Join the club

3 Jul 2008 05:30 GMT

... to know they feel your energy ache. Minnesota politicians who've won your votes and ... said Kelley, a Democrat. Republican U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, who is running for re-election this year, ... prices closely. Like Coleman, Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken addressed energy plans Wednesday. He said he, ...

Canada looms large in U.S. health care debate

3 Jul 2008 05:11 GMT

... Canada. They do not exist," U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., said in his acceptance speech at ... that has anything less than 60 Democrats," Al Franken said in an appearance on Minnesota Public Radio's Midday program. Both Obama and ...

Don't go mum on us, Barack

2 Jul 2008 23:30 GMT

... he knows who he is. Here in Minnesota we are contemplating the fact that Jesse ... he hasn't even entered. A phenomenal phenomenon. Al Franken has won the Democratic endorsement to run ... to run against the Bush water boy Norman Coleman and when Minnesotans are offered our Famous ...

Senate candidates push gas prices to front of campaign

2 Jul 2008 21:31 GMT

... U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman made a campaign stop Wednesday at Ideal ... the economy. Coleman, a Republican, faces DFLer Al Franken in the November election. (MPR Photo/Mark Zdechlik) ... Sen. Norm Coleman made several stops around Minnesota today to talk about high gas prices. ...

Behind in the polls, Franken faces an uphill battle

2 Jul 2008 21:16 GMT

... DFL U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken (MPR Photo/Mark Zdechlik) Behind in the polls, ... he's going to overcome incumbent Republican Senator Norm Coleman's lead in the polls. Al Franken: DFL ...