State’s largest labor union, Education Minnesota, recommends Al Franken for Senate

SAINT PAUL [1/16/08] – The Al Franken for Senate campaign is thrilled to announce that Education Minnesota, representing 70,000 educators around the state, has recommended Al. The recommendation also means the formal endorsement of the American Federation of Teachers’ (AFT) Committee on Public Education, as well as the National Education Association’s (NEA) Fund for Children and Public Education.

All four DFL candidates for the U.S. Senate screened with Education Minnesota, as did Senator Norm Coleman. In a statement, Education Minnesota President Tom Dooher said:

“Franken’s strong support of public education and educators and his strong campaign make him the best candidate for the job. Our members were highly impressed with Al Franken’s grasp of the issues and his commitment to meaningful change, including an overhaul of the No Child Left Behind Act and full funding for the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act. Al will be a champion for students, educators and public schools.”

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SAINT PAUL [1/16/08] – The Al Franken for US Senate campaign is extremely proud to announce the endorsement of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49. The Operating Engineers Local 49 has 13,000 active members and 3,500 retirees in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The membership of Local 49 works with contracts for highway heavy and building contractors, well drillers, equipment repair shops, welding shops, sand and gravel suppliers, counties, municipalities, school districts and more.

Glen Johnson, Business Manager of Local 49, released the following statement:

“We believe that Al Franken is the best candidate to defeat Senator Norm Coleman. Sen. Coleman has been devastating to working people in this state. His support of free trade agreements and his opposition to the Employee Free Choice Act undermine the ability of Americans to have a voice at work. Minnesota deserves a Senator who stands up for the people and not the special interests.”

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“Significant” buy in Twin Cities and Duluth introduces Al to voters, explains why he’s running for Senate.

SAINT PAUL [1/14/08] – Al Franken for Senate announced today that two television ads will begin running on all four major broadcast networks, as well as on cable. The first ads can be seen Tuesday morning, January 15, in the Minneapolis-St. Paul and Duluth markets.
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SAINT PAUL [1/10/08] – Today, the Al Franken for US Senate campaign is proud to announce the support of former governor Wendell “Wendy” Anderson, State Senator and DNC-member Mee Moua (DFL-St. Paul), State Senator-elect Kevin Dahle (DFL-Northfield), State Representative Phyllis Kahn (DFL-Minneapolis), and State Representative Maria Ruud (DFL-Minnetonka).

Their endorsements bring Al’s total to 50 state legislators – 25 from greater Minnesota and 25 from the metro.
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A couple hours after we sent out the email below, Norm Coleman announced his own fundraising numbers. Turns out, we outraised him yet again! And we did it without taking a dime from the Big Oil, Big Insurance, and Big Pharmaceutical PACs he relies on – we did it with you, and 81,414 other Americans who want to see change in Washington.
You came through so loud and clear in 2007 that we’re ready to send our own signal in 2008. Al’s hitting the airwaves soon – thanks to your support!
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Al was thrilled to cap off an incredible week with the endorsement of the DFL veterans caucus, chaired by Jim Bootz.

And the Vets for Franken group (which launched with a terrific rally featuring Sen. Bob Kerrey – video here!) was especially proud of this endorsement.
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SAINT PAUL [12/20/07] – The Al Franken for U.S. Senate campaign is thrilled to announce that the Council for a Livable World has endorsed Al’s candidacy. John Isaacs, Executive Director, released the following statement (full release below):

“Al Franken is in the progressive tradition of Minnesota Democratic leaders. He opposes building a new generation of nuclear weapons, opposes placing weapons in space, opposes an attack on Iran, and supports moving toward a world free of nuclear weapons.”

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At a house party in Bemidji earlier this month, Al spoke to a crowd that included a reporter from the Northern Student, the paper of Bemidji State University. He wrote about Al’s campaign to take on Norm Coleman.

Franken believes that he’s the man for the job. Many of people gathered to hear him talk on Sunday agree.
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SAINT PAUL [12/19/07] – Today the Al Franken for U.S. Senate campaign proudly announces the support of Minneapolis City Council Members Ralph Remington and Paul Ostrow, St. Paul City Council Member Dave Thune, and Maplewood City Council Member Will Rossbach. City Council Member Remington issued the following statement:

“I unequivocally support Al because I believe he’s the right person at the right time to get the job done.
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SAINT PAUL [12/18/07] – The Al Franken for US Senate campaign is proud to announce the endorsement of the International Association of Fire Fighter’s Local 3939, the St. Paul Fire Supervisor’s Association.

Local 3939 President Patrick Smith released the following statement:

“I am proud to announce the endorsement of Al Franken for the United States Senate.
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