Two recent stories from Chris Cillizza spell trouble for Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman. First off, in the second quarter of 2008, funnyman and former collegiate wrestler Al Franken outraised Coleman by $400,000. With his name recognition and deep pockets it appears certain that Franken will be the Democratic challenger for Coleman's seat. Second, as the Senate prepares to debate a new bill proposing the withdrawal of our soldiers from Iraq, Coleman, along with three other GOP senators, will find himself the subject of a spate of unflattering ads sponsored by the DSCC. All four of the senators -- Susan Collins, John Sununu, Mich McConnell and Coleman -- are up for re-election, and considered vulnerable on this issue. Then again, what politician who has stood in lock-step with the president all this time is not vulnerable considering that new surveys suggest that 70% of Americans now want a pullout by April.
Reader Comments ( Page 1 of 1)
1.
WHAT MORE can you expect from MINNESOTA
a PRO Wrestler was the GOV
they sent a TERRORIST to Congress
they want an illiterate not even funny Comedian
to represent the State:
WHY IS ANYONE surprised:
POOR pathetic citizens of MINNESOTA
letty Bromenschenkel at 6:17PM on Jul 10th 2007
2. I suppose the Senate could use more humor.
Steve Bonomo at 8:49PM on Jul 10th 2007
3. bwaaaaa!!!!!!!!!
jonibaloni at 12:52PM on Jul 11th 2007
4. What a joke
SlovenecAmerika at 9:21AM on Jul 12th 2007
5. I think this just underscores what voters in Minnesota know and you don't: Franken is smart, extremely politically astute, truthful and understands that the Constitution and integrity of our country is at stake. And funny's not a bad thing either.
Linda Melvin at 1:11PM on Jul 15th 2007