SAINT PAUL [12/17/07] – The Al Franken for Senate campaign is proud to announce the endorsement of Rep. Brita Sailer (DFL-Park Rapids).

Rep. Sailer released the following statement:

“We have entered a new world, one with an imperative to make bold changes in the ways we obtain and use our energy, how we assure our security, and how we take care of our people. It is crucial that we elect another strong Democrat to represent Minnesota. I believe Al Franken is that person.”

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Today AFSCME Council 5 released this statement:

AFSCME Endorses Franken for U.S. Senate

One of Minnesota’s largest and most politically active unions – Council 5 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees – has endorsed Al Franken to challenge anti-worker incumbent Norm Coleman for U.S. Senate.

“Workers nationwide have been ravaged by the Bush–Coleman agenda; our union will work tirelessly with candidate Franken to put an end to that,” said Mike Buesing, president of AFSCME Council 5 and chair of PEOPLE, the union’s political action committee.

“Al Franken is a lifelong union member who will use sharp wit, hard work and progressive convictions to restore the middle class and change the culture of corruption in Washington,” said Buesing. “Our union is proud to give our energy and resources to electing Al Franken.”

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ST. PAUL [11/19/07] – Today, Al Franken for Senate is proud to announce the endorsement of the St. Paul Firefighters Local 21, IAFF, representing nearly 400 professional firefighters and paramedics in the City of St. Paul.

IAFF Local 21 President Patrick W. Flanagan released the following statement:

“Al has proven to us his commitment to labor, public safety, our nation’s fire departments and the all hazard protection that we provide.
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SAINT PAUL [11/08/07] – This Saturday, the Al Franken for Senate campaign is proud to be joined by former Sen. Bob Kerrey (D-Nebraska), and Dr. Bob Meaders, founder of Operation Helmet, for a rally to kick off the Vets for Franken constituent group. Chairing the Vets for Franken group will be former Navy Lt. Jim Judson, veteran of two combat tours in Vietnam, recipient of the Navy Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Presidential Unit Citation, various other medals, commendations and citations.

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SAINT PAUL [11/08/07] – We’re proud to announce that Sen. Scott Dibble (DFL – South Minneapolis) has endorsed Al’s candidacy for the U.S. Senate.
Sen. Dibble released the following statement:

“I’ve gotten to know Al, both as a constituent and as a friend. And I’m confident that he’s the best candidate to stand up to Norm Coleman and stand up for our shared values of fairness, equality, and compassion in the U.S. Senate. Al lives out those values in his own life. He won’t just be a progressive vote in Washington — he’ll be a progressive voice.”

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ST. PAUL [10/15/07] – The Al Franken for Senate campaign announced today the endorsement of Assistant Majority Leader Aaron Peterson (DFL-Appleton). Rep. Peterson met with Al last week to tour the wind turbine and biomass gasification site at the University of Minnesota – Morris. Offering his public support for Al’s campaign, Rep. Peterson said:

“Al Franken is serious about renewable energy. He will be a leader in the U.S. Senate. Together, we’ll create a clean and strong future for rural Minnesota.”
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SAINT PAUL [10/05/07] – Al’s going to be busy next week visiting colleges all over Minnesota, so we thought we’d let you know where to find him. Hope we see you on the trail! View the full entry for the complete listing of stops on the college tour.

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SAINT PAUL [9/24/07] – Over the summer, Al has been traveling around Minnesota meeting voters, community leaders and elected officials – and he’s earned a few of their endorsements along the way.

Today, we’re proud to announce these additions to our list of supporters – now including 43 legislators statewide! For the complete list, with quotes from supporters, please visit www.alfranken.com/endorsements.

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SAINT PAUL [9/17/07] – “There weren’t enough Jim Ramstads in Congress even before today’s announcement.

“Jim’s political courage and principled leadership, especially on mental health parity, have served as an example for those of us who believe we should lead on our values, not our party affiliation.

“I would have loved to work with Jim in Washington, but I look forward to working hard to make even more progress on the issues he’s championed so well.”

-Al Franken

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SAINT PAUL [7/18/07] – Statement from Al Franken:

“Norm Coleman had a choice today. He could have voted with a bi-partisan majority to bring our troops home from Iraq. Republican Senators from Maine, Nebraska, and Oregon did the right thing, stepping away from the President and voting to support the measure. But Norm Coleman stood in the way and voted to kill this bi-partisan effort.”

“We here in Minnesota send our Senators to Washington to stand up for our interests. And we want change in Iraq. But instead of standing up for us, Norm Coleman stood with George W. Bush.”

“Today could have been the beginning of the end of the war in Iraq. But thanks to the obstructionism of Norm Coleman and his allies in the George W. Bush camp, another day goes by without a plan to end this war and bring our troops home.”

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