SAINT PAUL [4/4/08] - The Al Franken for U.S. Senate campaign is thrilled to announce the endorsement of the Minnesota AFL-CIO.
Al Franken released the following statement:

“I’m very excited to partner with the Minnesota AFL-CIO to work for the working families of this state and this nation. I couldn’t be more honored than to have the support of their more than 300,000 members and look forward to working with them through the election and beyond.”

Minnesota AFL-CIO President Ray Waldron said, “Al Franken is a union member who knows how to focus public attention on the issues that working people are struggling with.”

Minnesota AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Steve Hunter, said, “Al is listening to working Minnesotans and he shares our goals, including an economy that works for all, a world-class education for our kids and health care for all.”

The Minnesota AFL-CIO board interviewed both candidates for the DFL endorsement before voting. Senator Coleman did not respond to an invitation to screen.

For a complete list of endorsements, including labor unions, progressive organizations, and elected officials, please visit: www.alfranken.com/endorsements

For a hi-res headshot of Al, click here:
http://www.alfranken.com/page/content/media

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