News Clips

• Franken leads Coleman in Senate poll
  (AP) - Oct 23, 2008
• Campaign Notebook: Franken highlights rural plans
  (Forum Communications) - Oct 23, 2008
• Al Franken: My plan helps Minnesota families pay for college
  (Duluth News Tribune) - Oct 22, 2008
• Franken gets Hillar-ity
  (Pioneer Press) - Oct 22, 2008
• Minnesota: Senator Norm Coleman Job Approval Rating Falls to Minus 20, Lowest in 39 Months of Tracking
  (Survey USA) - Oct 22, 2008
• Hillary Clinton visits U to campaign for Franken
  (MN Daily) - Oct 21, 2008
• Democrat Franken hopes to become new U.S. senator
  (Agri News) - Oct 21, 2008
• Clinton hails Franken as a fighter at U rally
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 21, 2008
• Clinton urges Minn. Democrats to vote Franken
  (AP) - Oct 21, 2008
• Clinton urges Minn. Democrats to vote Franken
  (MPR) - Oct 21, 2008
• Clinton urges Minn. Democrats to vote Franken
  (MPR) - Oct 21, 2008
• Shot, meet chaser
  (Politico) - Oct 21, 2008
• NRSC doubling down on the nasty in new anti-Franken ad
  (Pioneer Press - The Political Animal) - Oct 21, 2008
• Jeff Larson's firm tied to anti-Obama 'robocalls' on McCain's behalf
  (Politics in Minnesota) - Oct 20, 2008
• Why Norm Coleman won't say the war was a mistake
  (MinnPost) - Oct 20, 2008
• Al Franken: Career success, just not in politics
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 19, 2008
• Franken talks economy with Christy’s crowd
  (Mankato Free Press) - Oct 19, 2008
• After a lifetime of laughs, he's on a serious mission
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 19, 2008
• Al Franken Stops in North Mankato
  (KEYC) - Oct 18, 2008
• Franken makes campaign stop at VFW in Owatonna
  (Owatonna People's Press) - Oct 18, 2008
• DFL appeals to Coleman on GOP calls
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 18, 2008
• Franken unveils credit plan for small business
  (Duluth News Tribune) - Oct 18, 2008
• Franken's daughter rallied in FF
  (Fergus Falls Daily Journal) - Oct 18, 2008
• Oberstar calls Iron Range vote crucial for Dems
  (Hibbing Daily Tribune) - Oct 18, 2008
• Differences clear in Senate race
  (In-Forum) - Oct 18, 2008
• Republicans Rain Negative Automated Calls on Voters in Swing States
  (New York Times) - Oct 18, 2008
• Campaign no joke for Franken
  (In Forum) - Oct 18, 2008
• Minn. DFL Says Norm Coleman Confidant is Behind 'Malicious' Phone Calls
  (Fox 9) - Oct 17, 2008
• Thomasin Franken makes appearance at UMM
  (The University Register - UMM) - Oct 17, 2008
• Campaign 08: McCain's Anti-Obama Robocalls
  (The Nation) - Oct 17, 2008
• U.S. Senate Hopefuls Debate War
  (WDIO) - Oct 17, 2008
• GOP Senator Slams McCain Robo Call
  (ABC News) - Oct 17, 2008
• Coleman defends support for war at Senate debate
  (AP) - Oct 17, 2008
• Brief: Franni Franken to visit Saturday
  ( Worthington Daily Globe) - Oct 17, 2008
• Hillary Clinton to visit Twin Cities, Iron Range
  (Pioneer Press) - Oct 17, 2008
• Three U.S. Senate candidates, three views on economic mess
  (Duluth News Tribune) - Oct 17, 2008
• Senate candidates bring best bare-knuckled barbs
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 17, 2008
• Sen. Clinton to stump for Obama on Iron Range
  (AP) - Oct 16, 2008
• LaRon Adkins: Franken will govern with best interests at heart
  (Fergus Falls Daily Journal) - Oct 15, 2008
• Franken outraises Coleman in latest reporting period
  (MPR) - Oct 15, 2008
• Despite Coleman plan, negative ads go on
  (Pioneer Press) - Oct 15, 2008
• ISAIAH gathering encouraged ‘faith in democracy'
  (Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder) - Oct 15, 2008
• Norm Coleman's Denial and "Transparency"
  (Harpers Magazine) - Oct 15, 2008
• Franken easily outraises Coleman in latest report
  (AP) - Oct 15, 2008
• Obama leads McCain in latest state survey; Senate race even
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 15, 2008
• NRSC Runs Anti-Franken Ad, Despite Coleman Pledge To Stay Positive
  (Huffington Post) - Oct 14, 2008
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce targets Al Franken and his pro-labor stand
  (LA Times) - Oct 14, 2008
• NRSC continues to attack Franken
  (Politico) - Oct 14, 2008
• Obama stays in control of Minn. race
  (AP via Duluth News Tribune) - Oct 14, 2008
• Social Security debated by Senate candidates
  (St. Cloud Times) - Oct 14, 2008
• Senate candidates spar in second debate
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 12, 2008
• 2nd debate breaks no new ground
  (Pioneer Press) - Oct 12, 2008
• Minnesota senate candidates lay out differences
  (Grand Forks Herald) - Oct 11, 2008
• Esme Murphy: How Norm Coleman Lost Tonight's Debate
  (WCCO - Esme's Blog) - Oct 11, 2008
• Simple answer would be the best
  (The Journal of New Ulm) - Oct 10, 2008
• Parsing the Coleman words on suits
  (The Political Animal) - Oct 10, 2008
• Suitgate Sinking Coleman
  (The Nation) - Oct 10, 2008
• Friday Senate Line: 60 in Sight?
  (The Fix) - Oct 10, 2008
• Editorial: Simple answer would be the best
  (New Ulm Journal) - Oct 10, 2008
• Commentary: 'You can take this guy'
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 9, 2008
• Does a GOP contributor buy Norm Coleman's clothes? Some perspective
  (MinnPost) - Oct 9, 2008
• G.O.P. Facing Tougher Battle for Congress
  (New York Times) - Oct 9, 2008
• Reality Check: Distorted Ad Campaigns
  (WCCO) - Oct 9, 2008
• Franken, Coleman differ on retirement savings
  (AP) - Oct 9, 2008
• Mark Dayton: As chairman, Sen. Coleman should have investigated Iraq contracts
  (Pioneer Press) - Oct 9, 2008
• For Republicans, Another Blood Bath Looms on Horizon
  (The Rothenberg Political Report) - Oct 9, 2008
• The essential stupidity of the 'blogger' evasion
  (MinnPost) - Oct 9, 2008
• Minnesota Media Hunts for Skeleton in Coleman's Closet
  (Wall Street Journal's Washington Wire) - Oct 9, 2008
• Coleman shifts position on social security
  (MPR) - Oct 9, 2008
• Coleman's clothes closet
  (Star Tribune's Big Question) - Oct 8, 2008
• New polls show Franken boost after bailout
  (Minnesota Daily) - Oct 8, 2008
• Poll: Economy costs Coleman lead in Senate race
  (MPR) - Oct 8, 2008
• Franken proposes more student aid
  (St. Cloud Times) - Oct 8, 2008
• MPR/Humphrey Institute polls: Senate race tightens
  (AP) - Oct 8, 2008
• St. Scholastica's young Dems make a party of the debate
  (Duluth News Tribune) - Oct 8, 2008
• Parsing in St. Paul
  (Politico) - Oct 8, 2008
• When Challenged on Ethics, Sen. Coleman and Rep. Keller Blame the Bloggers
  (Harper's Magazine) - Oct 8, 2008
• David Strand: Pro-Bush record haunts Norm Coleman
  (Aitkin Independent Age) - Oct 8, 2008
• Less is more: Coleman's record on job creation doesn't match the rhetoric
  (Minnesota Independent) - Oct 7, 2008
• Coleman won't talk about his suits
  (Pioneer Press) - Oct 7, 2008
• In Minn., A Tight Race For U.S. Senate
  (NPR - All Things Considered) - Oct 7, 2008
• Franken Holds Debate-Viewing Party
  (Northland's NewsCenter) - Oct 7, 2008
• The Best Political Ad Of The Season
  (WCCO - Esme's Blog) - Oct 6, 2008
• A Republican Candidate Who Won't Endorse McCain's Health Care Plan
  (The Atlantic - Marc Ambinder) - Oct 6, 2008
• Senator Norm Coleman Gets by with a Little Help From His Friends
  (Harper's Magazine) - Oct 6, 2008
• Coleman, Franken clash in first of Senate debates
  (Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Oct 6, 2008
• Poll shows Franken in front of Coleman
  (AP via In-Forum) - Oct 5, 2008
• Senate Debate in Rochester
  (KAAL) - Oct 5, 2008
• Barkley, Coleman and Franken face off
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 5, 2008
• Eric Ringham: Franken event stripped ad bare
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 5, 2008
• Debate showcases intensity in Minn. Senate race
  (MPR) - Oct 5, 2008
• First senate debate set for Sunday
  (Mankato Free Press) - Oct 5, 2008
• Coleman, Franken and third-party candidate debate in showcase of Minn. race's intensity
  (AP) - Oct 5, 2008
• Former Vice President Gore stumps for Franken at DFL fundraiser
  (Pioneer Press) - Oct 4, 2008
• Dems could hit 60 Senate seats
  (Politico) - Oct 4, 2008
• Poll: Under Swarm Of Ads, Franken Leads Coleman
  (WCCO) - Oct 4, 2008
• Amid reelection bid, Coleman has second race
  (The Hill via Star Tribune) - Oct 4, 2008
• Franken bypasses Coleman as voters react to attack ads
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 4, 2008
• Gore campaigns for Senate candidate Franken
  (AP) - Oct 4, 2008
• Franken questions economic bailout plan
  (KARE 11) - Oct 3, 2008
• Franken opposes Wall Street bailout
  (AP) - Oct 2, 2008
• Franken blasts economic rescue that passed Senate
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 2, 2008
• Franken opposes bailout
  (MPR) - Oct 2, 2008
• Franken opposes bailout bill
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 2, 2008
• Franni Franken gets personal in ad
  (Star Tribune) - Oct 2, 2008
• Franken rallies supporters, marches to Sexton
  (The Record - CSB/SJU Student Newspaper) - Sep 30, 2008
• Rochester will be debate central this week
  (Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Sep 29, 2008
• Franken: Coleman didn't challenge Iraq fraud
  (AP) - Sep 29, 2008
• Lori Sturdevant: It's Eisenhower (McCain) vs. Stevenson (Obama)
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 28, 2008
• Al Franken: Has fraud in Iraq gone unchallenged? Yes.
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 28, 2008
• GOP's Senate Stock Falls: The idea that Republicans could lose nine Senate seats is no longer implausible
  (National Journal) - Sep 27, 2008
• Commentary: More questions than answers over odd Coleman bill
  (DL-Online) - Sep 26, 2008
• Franken's Your Turn: Minnesota needs to be stood up for
  (St. Cloud Times) - Sep 26, 2008
• TRUTH Test: U.S. Senate (Franken ad)
  (KSTP) - Sep 25, 2008
• Franni Franken campaigns for Al
  (New Ulm Journal) - Sep 25, 2008
• AFSCME members meet in convention, challenge Wall Street bailout
  (Workday Minnesota) - Sep 25, 2008
• The Daily Glean: Norm on the bailout: Paulson and Bernanke call the play, 'and we have to run' it
  (MinnPost) - Sep 25, 2008
• DFL Party Attacks Coleman
  (Northland's NewsCenter) - Sep 25, 2008
• DFL Leaders Denounce Coleman
  (KEYC) - Sep 25, 2008
• Ads on Franken tax errors mislead and omit key facts
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 24, 2008
• Mondale adds to the Coleman bashing
  (Pioneer Press: The Political Animal) - Sep 24, 2008
• Goodness gracious: Al Franken says SWEAR words?!?
  (MPR: The LoopHole) - Sep 24, 2008
• Bush rescue proposal falls flat among Minnesotans
  (Pioneer Press) - Sep 24, 2008
• Candidates raise concerns on bailout plan
  (St. Cloud Times) - Sep 24, 2008
• Franken, Coleman express concerns about bailout
  (New Ulm Journal) - Sep 24, 2008
• Truth Test: U.S. Senate (NRSC Ad)
  (KSTP) - Sep 24, 2008
• Franken keeps up criticism of Coleman over Iraq rebuilding
  (Pioneer Press) - Sep 24, 2008
• Coleman defends bailout comments
  (MPR) - Sep 23, 2008
• Franken, Coleman spar over bailout
  (Mankato Free Press) - Sep 23, 2008
• Senate Candidates' Ideas on Paying for College
  (WCCO) - Sep 23, 2008
• Coleman, Franken offer ideas on bailout plan
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 23, 2008
• As Washington confronts bailout, challengers foaming at the mouth
  (The Hill) - Sep 23, 2008
• Franken faults Coleman for failing to investigate contractor fraud, waste
  (Duluth News Tribune) - Sep 23, 2008
• Franken, Coleman lay out concerns on bailout bill
  (AP) - Sep 23, 2008
• Franken, Coleman At War Over Iraq
  (AP / WCCO ) - Sep 22, 2008
• Franken: Coleman didn't look into Iraq fraud closely
  (Duluth News Tribune) - Sep 22, 2008
• Franken hits Coleman over Iraqi reconstruction
  (KSAX) - Sep 22, 2008
• Franken takes Coleman to task for Iraq oversight
  (KARE 11) - Sep 22, 2008
• Franken hits Coleman over Iraqi reconstruction
  (AP) - Sep 22, 2008
• Obama leads McCain; Senate race tied
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 22, 2008
• Senate candidates weigh in on Wall St. bailout
  (MPR) - Sep 22, 2008
• Franken: Coleman didn’t look into Iraq fraud closely
  (Duluth News Tribune) - Sep 22, 2008
• Coleman failed as panel chair, Franken says
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 22, 2008
• Franken: Coleman failed on Iraq costs
  (Pioneer Press) - Sep 22, 2008
• Norm Coleman Attacked for Oversight
  (Northland's NewsCenter) - Sep 22, 2008
• Franken hits Coleman over Iraqi reconstruction
  (Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Sep 22, 2008
• Franken Op-Ed: Americans need to invest at home, not in Iraq
  (Grand Forks Herald) - Sep 21, 2008
• Franken rallies at St. John’s campus
  (St. Cloud Times) - Sep 21, 2008
• Gore to campaign here for Franken
  (Pioneer Press) - Sep 21, 2008
• Gore to campaign for Franken next week
  (AP) - Sep 21, 2008
• First U.S. Senate debate to be in Rochester
  (Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Sep 20, 2008
• Al Franken will get boost from Al Gore
  (Red Wing Republican Eagle) - Sep 20, 2008
• Editorial: Political pestilence
  (Alexandria Echo Press) - Sep 19, 2008
• Senate candidates agree to five debates
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 19, 2008
• Senate race: Which candidate supports seniors' drug benefit?
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 19, 2008
• Senate debate schedule set
  (Pioneer Press) - Sep 19, 2008
• Al Franken’s wife visits Owatonna
  (Owatonna People's Press) - Sep 19, 2008
• Latest Campaign Attack Ad
  (WDIO) - Sep 19, 2008
• DFL files FEC complaint against Coleman
  (AP) - Sep 18, 2008
• Franken ad about Social Security privatization debatable
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 18, 2008
• Coleman ad: "Real" Really?
  (Pioneer Press: The Political Animal) - Sep 18, 2008
• Franken personally responds to hard-hitting Coleman ad
  (Politico) - Sep 17, 2008
• Democrats Slam Coleman On Iraq
  (Washington Post - The Fix) - Sep 16, 2008
• Franken and Coleman on Medicare
  (KAAL) - Sep 16, 2008
• The truth? No jokes
  (Pioneer Press - The Political Animal ) - Sep 16, 2008
• Think Norm is trying to make this race about Franken?
  (MPR Polinaut) - Sep 16, 2008
• Franken and Coleman on Medicare
  (KAAL) - Sep 15, 2008
• Franken in Rochester: Privatizing Social Security would have been disaster
  (Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Sep 15, 2008
• Franken in Rochester: Privatizing Social Security would have been a disaster
  (Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Sep 15, 2008
• Poll: Coleman's Lead Over Franken Slipping
  (WCCO) - Sep 15, 2008
• Minnesota unions meet with focus on elections
  (Workday Minnesota) - Sep 14, 2008
• Federal Agencies to Consider Complaints Over GOP Ads
  (Washington Post) - Sep 14, 2008
• Federal Agencies to Consider Complaints Over GOP Ads
  (Washington Post) - Sep 14, 2008
• Lori Sturdevant: You're looking for substance? Check out your local Senate race
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 13, 2008
• 2 GOP Senators Challenged About TV Ads' Compliance
  (Washington Post) - Sep 12, 2008
• Franken touts 'Ticket to Success'
  (New Ulm Journal) - Sep 12, 2008
• Coleman, Franken outline health care plans
  (Pioneer Press) - Sep 12, 2008
• Opponents say Coleman broke ad disclosure rules
  (MPR) - Sep 12, 2008
• Gordon Smith Nabbed In Disclaimergate
  (Politico) - Sep 12, 2008
• Health care issue moves to forefront
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 12, 2008
• Senate candidates present multipoint care plans
  (AP) - Sep 12, 2008
• Two seconds too few
  (Star Tribune: The Big Question) - Sep 12, 2008
• Poll — Kline-Sarvi race has tightened
  (Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Sep 12, 2008
• Dems Demand Norm Coleman Return Sexy Oil Money
  (Washington Post) - Sep 12, 2008
• Opponents say Coleman broke ad disclosure rules
  (MPR) - Sep 12, 2008
• Minnesota results good for Franken?
  (Politico) - Sep 12, 2008
• Franken campaign flags Coleman TV ad
  (Pioneer Press) - Sep 12, 2008
• Franken wants higher ad rate for Coleman
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 12, 2008
• Minnesota results good for Franken?
  (Politico) - Sep 12, 2008
• Health care issue moves to forefront
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 12, 2008
• Norm Coleman's Possibly Million Dollar Mistake
  (Huffington Post) - Sep 11, 2008
• Norm Coleman's $1 Million Mistake?
  (Mother Jones Blog) - Sep 11, 2008
• Coleman's two-second mistake could cost millions
  (Politico) - Sep 11, 2008
• Ad mistake could cost Coleman millions
  (The Political Animal) - Sep 11, 2008
• Democrats have lead in post-primary push
  (Mankato Free Press) - Sep 11, 2008
• Missed It By That Much!
  (NPR Vox Politics) - Sep 11, 2008
• Franken, Coleman begin general election 'sprint'
  (Pioneer Press) - Sep 10, 2008
• Al Franken campaigned in Owatonna today
  (Owatonna People's Press) - Sep 10, 2008
• At RCTC, Franken proposes tuition tax credit
  (Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Sep 10, 2008
• After a primary victory, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken begins sprint to Nov. 4
  (ECM) - Sep 10, 2008
• Franken Unveils College Tax Cut Proposal
  (KEYC) - Sep 10, 2008
• Franken Promises Help for College Students
  (KAAL TV) - Sep 10, 2008
• Comedian Al Franken and Sen. Coleman battle for US Senate seat after winning Minn. primaries
  (AP) - Sep 10, 2008
• Franken Unveils College Tax Cut Proposal
  (KEYC) - Sep 10, 2008
• U.S. Senate: Coleman, Franken, Barkley cruise
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 9, 2008
• Coleman, Franken propose policy agendas, prepare for November face-off
  (Pioneer Press) - Sep 9, 2008
• Races On The Iron Range
  (Northland's NewsCenter) - Sep 9, 2008
• Cashing Out at the Conventions
  (The Nation: Campaign '08) - Sep 9, 2008
• Franken stops at Coffman to pitch tuition tax credit
  (Minnesota Daily) - Sep 9, 2008
• Senate candidates talk energy, tuition
  (AP) - Sep 9, 2008
• Coleman's Rough Week At His Home State Convention
  (Huffington Post) - Sep 9, 2008
• Franken cites Coleman's vote to cut college student aid
  (MPR) - Sep 9, 2008
• Norm Coleman's Campaign Conflicts?
  (The Nation: Campaign '08) - Sep 8, 2008
• Franni Franken brings husband Al Franken's message to Hutchinson
  (Hutchinson Leader) - Sep 8, 2008
• Minn. Senator says no RNC sponsor favors
  (UPI) - Sep 7, 2008
• Coleman fundraising delivers cash, questions
  (Denver Post) - Sep 7, 2008
• Franken unveils his energy plan
  (Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Sep 6, 2008
• Counterpoint: Endorsement process matters
  (Star Tribune) - Sep 5, 2008
• Franken Unveils Energy Plan
  (KAAL) - Sep 5, 2008
• Franken brings U.S. Senate campaign to Two Harbors
  (Lake County News Chronicle) - Sep 4, 2008
• In Faceoff For Minnesota Senate Seat, The Puck Stops Here
  (CongressDaily) - Sep 3, 2008
• Coleman raises money in between RNC appearances
  (MPR) - Sep 3, 2008
• Along With the Politicking, Time to Cash In
  (Washington Post) - Sep 3, 2008
• RNC: Good for Minnesota's Profile, Couldn¹t Be Worse For Middle-Class Minnesotans
  (The Hill's Congress Blog) - Sep 3, 2008
• Walz, Franken visit Wagon Wheel
  (Mankato Free Press) - Sep 2, 2008
• National Democrats release humorous anti-Norm ad
  (MinnPost) - Sep 2, 2008
• Coleman Knocks Obama at Convention
  (The Hill) - Sep 2, 2008
• Eighth District Congressman Jim Oberstar, DFL-endorsed candidate Franken end 2-day swing
  (ECM) - Sep 2, 2008
• Franken wraps up busy day with stop in Baxter
  (Brainerd Daily Dispatch) - Sep 2, 2008
• Franken, Oberstar debut plan for rebuilding infrastructure
  (Duluth News Tribune) - Sep 2, 2008
• Convention Brings Mixed Feelings to Minnesota Republicans
  (CQ Politics) - Sep 2, 2008
• Well Known Democrats Attend Labor Day Picnic
  (Northland's NewsCenter) - Sep 1, 2008
• Franken, Coleman Pick Up the Pace of Fundraising
  (Roll Call) - Sep 1, 2008
• Franken outlines stimulus package
  (MPR) - Sep 1, 2008
• Franken at the fair
  (Politico) - Aug 31, 2008
• Range picnic honors American workers
  (Mesabi Daily News) - Aug 31, 2008
• Pigging Out on Politics at the Minnesota State Fair
  (CQ Politics) - Aug 31, 2008
• Oberstar and Franken to discuss investments in Minnesota¹s infrastructure in Duluth
  (Business North) - Aug 30, 2008
• Al Franken on FOX 9 Morning News
  (Fox 9) - Aug 29, 2008
• Franken narrowly outraises Coleman
  (AP) - Aug 28, 2008
• Franken will watch Obama's speech from Minnesota
  (Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Aug 28, 2008
• Political notebook: Franken, Coleman elbow each other
  (Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Aug 28, 2008
• Group tied to Coleman's $600 landlord runs anti-Franken ad
  (Politico) - Aug 28, 2008
• Franken announces veterans health care proposal in Hopkins
  (Sun Newspapers) - Aug 27, 2008
• Franken turns down DNC address for Minn. State Fair
  (KAAL TV) - Aug 26, 2008
• Minnesota delegates get fired up
  (MPR) - Aug 25, 2008
• Al Franken leaves 'em laughing at state delegation breakfast
  (MinnPost) - Aug 25, 2008
• Franken Skips Speech to Campaign in Minnesota
  (CQ) - Aug 25, 2008
• Franken prefers State Fair to hobnobbing in Denver
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 25, 2008
• Franken to buzz in, buzz out; Klobuchar to speak
  (AP / Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Aug 23, 2008
• Candidates line up left, right for shot at fair crowds
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 23, 2008
• Franken closes gap in race for Senate
  (AP) - Aug 23, 2008
• Franken turns down time at the Democratic Convention podium
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 23, 2008
• Franken-mentum?
  (Politico) - Aug 22, 2008
• Coleman and Franken in virtual dead heat
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 22, 2008
• Poll Shows Coleman, Franken in Dead Heat
  (KEYC) - Aug 22, 2008
• Independent Poll Has Minnesota Race Very Close
  (Roll Call) - Aug 22, 2008
• Franken turns down DNC for face time at the State Fair
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 22, 2008
• Poll: Franken, Coleman deadlocked in Minn. Senate race
  (AP) - Aug 22, 2008
• Minnesota Dems: We'll Give You Cash For Photo Of Coleman With Bush
  (TPM) - Aug 22, 2008
• Coleman's Lead on Franken Shrinking
  (KAAL) - Aug 20, 2008
• Franken: Vets should get lifetime health care
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 19, 2008
• Franken: Give Lifelong Health Care for Veterans
  (Fox 9) - Aug 19, 2008
• Franken: Give vets health care for life
  (AP) - Aug 19, 2008
• Senate race: Franken pitches plans to help veterans; Coleman responds
  (Pioneer Press) - Aug 19, 2008
• Franken on energy: Years have been wasted under Bush
  (Crookston Daily Times) - Aug 19, 2008
• Sen. Coleman Wasn't Paying Utility Bills In His Sweetheart Apartment Deal In Lobbyist's Capitol Hill Home
  (TPM) - Aug 18, 2008
• Coleman wouldn't attend convention either
  (CNN) - Aug 18, 2008
• Coleman Wouldn't Go to GOP Convention if Not in Home State
  (The Hill) - Aug 18, 2008
• Attending RNC may be difficult for embattled candidates
  (MPR) - Aug 18, 2008
• Coleman will (barely) cross street for convention
  (Politico) - Aug 18, 2008
• Coleman's lead on Franken shrinking
  (KAAL TV) - Aug 17, 2008
• Al Franken: Coleman's energy policy puts Big Oil interests before Minnesota
  (Duluth News Tribune) - Aug 17, 2008
• Energy becomes a big issue in Senate race
  (MPR) - Aug 17, 2008
• Franken touts energy proposals
  (Bemidji Pioneer) - Aug 16, 2008
• Franken discusses American Indian needs
  (Bemidji Pioneer) - Aug 16, 2008
• Franken, Coleman in YouTube 'debate'
  (AP) - Aug 16, 2008
• Franken stops in EGF
  (Grand Forks Herald) - Aug 16, 2008
• Party and politicians gather
  (Thief River Falls Northern Watch) - Aug 16, 2008
• Coleman says DC apartment is a non-issue
  (MPR) - Aug 15, 2008
• US Senate candidate Franken to attend Powwow Friday night
  (Red Lake Net News) - Aug 15, 2008
• Franken touts energy ideas for future
  (St. Cloud Times) - Aug 15, 2008
• DFL asks for probe of Coleman's utility bills at Capitol apartment
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 14, 2008
• Franken calls for changes to credit card laws
  (MPR) - Aug 14, 2008
• Not So Funny
  (TIME) - Aug 14, 2008
• Coleman defends D.C. Lease
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 13, 2008
• Franken proposes consumer credit changes
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 13, 2008
• Coleman, Franken race gets dirty
  (KAAL) - Aug 12, 2008
• Franken: Draw back more U.S. Iraqi funds
  (AP / In-Forum) - Aug 12, 2008
• New TV ads: All sniping, no substance?
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 12, 2008
• Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken says Coleman dawdled as chairman of Senate committee
  (ECM) - Aug 12, 2008
• The Air War: Coleman's shot at Franken's "juicy porn" not quite a bull's-eye
  (The Hill) - Aug 12, 2008
• Al Franken seeks to get back more US Iraqi funds
  (AP) - Aug 12, 2008
• Franken favors trimming Iraq rebuilding aid by $7.1 billion
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 11, 2008
• Use Iraq money in U.S., Franken says
  (Pioneer Press) - Aug 11, 2008
• Now it's OK to release photos of Coleman¹s apartment
  (The Political Animal) - Aug 11, 2008
• Veteran gets one-on-one chat with Franken
  (St. Cloud Times) - Aug 9, 2008
• Klobuchar asks supporters to donate to Franken
  (AP / Star Tribune) - Aug 8, 2008
• Franken wins over McCollum support
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 8, 2008
• DFL Senate candidate Al Franken says "No Child Left Behind" needs to change
  (MPR) - Aug 8, 2008
• McCollum: "I will be voting for Al Franken" Critical early, says now her concerns have been heard
  (Pioneer Press) - Aug 8, 2008
• Planned Parenthood endorses Franken
  (The Political Animal) - Aug 7, 2008
• Franken addresses health care for vets
  (Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Aug 7, 2008
• Franken vouches for veterans
  (Owatonna People's Press) - Aug 7, 2008
• Reality Check: Franken Vs. Coleman TV Ads
  (WCCO) - Aug 6, 2008
• Coleman, Franken talk fuel, farms
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 6, 2008
• Democrats use mock President to make point about Coleman
  (KARE 11) - Aug 6, 2008
• Franken comes out shooting
  (Forum Communications) - Aug 6, 2008
• Franken visits Northside homeowners facing foreclosure
  (Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder) - Aug 6, 2008
• DFL sends phony Bush to blast Coleman
  (Pioneer Press) - Aug 5, 2008
• Stand-in and Franken ad link Bush to Sen. Coleman
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 5, 2008
• Senate candidates debate energy, farm policy
  (AP / West Central Tribune) - Aug 5, 2008
• Franken, Coleman and Independence duo talk energy, experience at Farmfest
  (St. Cloud Times) - Aug 5, 2008
• Franken on housing; Coleman on the radio
  (The Political Animal) - Aug 2, 2008
• Franken outlines plan for homeowners headed to crisis
  (Star Tribune) - Aug 2, 2008
• Candidates' conundrum: Is risk of debating worth the reward?
  (Pioneer Press) - Aug 2, 2008
• Franken makes appearance on college talk show
  (Mankato Free Press) - Aug 1, 2008
• Franken gets NARAL nod
  (The Political Animal) - Jul 31, 2008
• Franken pushes senior drug reforms
  (Pioneer Press) - Jul 31, 2008
• Franken urges U.S. to arrange lower drug prices for seniors
  (Star Tribune) - Jul 31, 2008
• Franken calls on Medicare to negotiate drug prices
  (MPR) - Jul 30, 2008
• More GOPers Shedding the Taint of Stevens Money
  (TPM Election Central) - Jul 30, 2008
• Franken says proposals would lower senior drug costs
  (Pioneer Press) - Jul 30, 2008
• Coleman unloads $20,000 from Stevens
  (Star Tribune) - Jul 30, 2008
• Using Stevens
  (Politico) - Jul 30, 2008
• Coleman to donate indicted senator¹s money
  (Pioneer Press) - Jul 30, 2008
• Ask Norm why he's (not) a Republican
  (Aitkin Independent Age) - Jul 30, 2008
• Alaska's Sen. Stevens Indicted On Corruption Claims
  (Wall Street Journal) - Jul 30, 2008
• Analysis: Stevens indictment adds to GOP troubles
  (AP) - Jul 29, 2008
• Controversial, Confusing Political Ads
  (Northland's NewsCenter) - Jul 29, 2008
• Franken outlines plan to cut energy costs
  (KARE 11) - Jul 29, 2008
• Editorial: Don't buy into slick marketing campaigns
  (The Daily Telegram (Superior)) - Jul 29, 2008
• To lower gas prices, Franken proposes selling oil from reserves
  (Star Tribune) - Jul 29, 2008
• Franken outlines plan to cut energy costs
  (MPR) - Jul 28, 2008
• DFL U.S. Senate candidate Franken calls on President Bush to release 50 million barrels of oil
  (ECM) - Jul 28, 2008
• Franken outlines plan to cut energy costs
  (AP) - Jul 28, 2008
• DFL files complaint over secret ballot ads
  (Star Tribune) - Jul 25, 2008
• Senate candidate visits Cambridge
  (Cambridge Star) - Jul 25, 2008
• Franken talks taxes in St. Cloud
  (St. Cloud Times) - Jul 25, 2008
• Coleman ad addresses Franken's personal issues
  (Star Tribune) - Jul 24, 2008
• Franken wins Building Trades endorsement
  (Workday Minnesota) - Jul 24, 2008
• Fake employee rights group attacks Al Franken in smear ad
  (City Pages) - Jul 24, 2008
• Dirty early: Senate campaign goes negative
  (MinnPost) - Jul 24, 2008
• Coleman ad five goes for jugular (and exaggerates the facts)
  (The Political Animal) - Jul 23, 2008
• Coleman, Franken bound for Farmfest
  (Mankato Free Press) - Jul 23, 2008
• Al Franken in Rochester
  (KAAL TV) - Jul 23, 2008
• New Coleman Ad Takes Personal Swipes At Franken
  (WCCO) - Jul 23, 2008
• Franken describes "kitchen table tax relief" during Rochester stop
  (Rochester Post-Bulletin) - Jul 23, 2008
• How Funny Will The U.S. Senate Race Get?
  (WCCO) - Jul 22, 2008
• Dispatch from Minnesota: Al Franken v. Norm Coleman
  (The Nation) - Jul 22, 2008
• GOP senators scramble for lifeboats
  (Politico) - Jul 22, 2008
• Franken campaign takes on sharper edge
  (Star Tribune) - Jul 22, 2008
• Minnesota Activists Tell Coleman: No Bandage Fix for Health Care
  (AFL-CIO NOW Blog) - Jul 22, 2008
• Franken proposes tax plan
  (MPR) - Jul 21, 2008
• Drill more now, pay less at the pump? Not so fast
  (Star Tribune) - Jul 20, 2008
• Coleman, Franken to share stage
  (AP) - Jul 19, 2008
• McGovern campaigning again, now against hunger
  (Star Tribune) - Jul 18, 2008
• Lawmakers' Rent Payments Raise Ethics Questions
  (NPR) - Jul 18, 2008
• Documents: Coleman Supported Idea Decried In Ad
  (WCCO) - Jul 17, 2008
• That's Not Funny
  (TIME) - Jul 17, 2008
• It's only July but the rhetoric is already hot
  (KARE 11) - Jul 17, 2008
• Franken, DFL candidate for U.S. Senate, campaigns at fair
  (Faribault Daily News) - Jul 16, 2008
• Franken says focus is on Coleman
  (AP) - Jul 16, 2008
• Senate money chase narrows, presaging series of tough races
  (The Hill) - Jul 15, 2008
• TV, newspaper ads attack Franken on union views
  (Star Tribune) - Jul 15, 2008
• Coleman, Franken maintain fundraising pace
  (AP) - Jul 11, 2008
• Franken: lifetime ban on lobbying for ex-lawmakers
  (AP) - Jul 11, 2008
• Franken officially files for Senate
  (Pioneer Press) - Jul 11, 2008
• Franken launches women's campaign group
  (KARE 11) - Jul 10, 2008
• Franken, Coleman raise similar amounts in second quarter
  (MPR) - Jul 10, 2008
• Reality Check: New Ad On Unions Organizing Workers
  (WCCO) - Jul 9, 2008
• Coleman, Franken spar over energy during stops in western Minnesota
  (DL-Online / Morris Sun Tribune) - Jul 9, 2008
• Franken ad promotes ban on politicians turning lobbyists
  (MPR) - Jul 9, 2008
• AFL-CIO urges Coleman to condemn anti-worker advertising
  (Workday Minnesota) - Jul 9, 2008
• Franken outlines energy policy in Bemidji visit
  (Bemidji Pioneer) - Jul 8, 2008
• Funny guy: Al Franken's a comedian but you might soon be calling him senator
  (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) - Jul 6, 2008
• Franken hopes his run will sow the seeds of change
  (Star Tribune) - Jul 4, 2008
• Energy Policy Proves to be Key Issue in Minn. Senate Race
  (Fox 9) - Jul 3, 2008
• Franken -- in Duluth -- and Coleman -- in St. Paul -- trade barbs
  (Duluth News Tribune) - Jul 3, 2008
• Franken Makes Stop in Duluth
  (Northland's NewsCenter) - Jul 3, 2008
• Coleman, Franken trade barbs over gas-price politics
  (Star Tribune) - Jul 3, 2008
• Senate candidates push gas prices to front of campaign
  (MPR) - Jul 2, 2008
• Sen. Coleman accused of ethics lapse for D.C. housing arrangement
  (Pioneer Press) - Jul 2, 2008
• Comedian Looks to Unseat Republican in Minnesota Senate Race
  (PBS NewsHour) - Jul 1, 2008
• Watchdog Seeks Coleman Probe
  (NationalJournal.com) - Jul 1, 2008
• Watchdog group seeks Coleman probe
  (Star Tribune) - Jul 1, 2008
• Watchdog group files ethics charge against Coleman
  (AP) - Jul 1, 2008
• Franken changes position on the gas tax
  (MPR) - Jul 1, 2008
• Group calls for investigation into Sen. Coleman's ethics
  (Pioneer Press) - Jul 1, 2008
• Minnesota senate race will shatter spending records
  (KARE 11) - Jul 1, 2008
• Dems say Senator's living arrangement may violate rules
  (KARE 11) - Jul 1, 2008
• Senate race leads the nation in campaign money
  (MPR) - Jun 30, 2008
• DFLers claim Sen. Coleman's D.C. digs break Senate rules
  (Star Tribune) - Jun 30, 2008
• Some in GOP Lament Lack Of Focus On Health Care As A Campaign Issue
  (CongressDaily) - Jun 27, 2008
• Political gas is at a premium
  (Mankato Free Press) - Jun 27, 2008
• Editorial: Laurie's in the room; where are the issues?
  (Star Tribune) - Jun 25, 2008
• The general and Al Franken
  (The Big Question) - Jun 19, 2008
• Starring Al Franken (as Himself)
  (Minnesota Monthly) - Jun 19, 2008
• Al Franken's time: Can a comedian conquer the US Senate?
  (The Independent (UK)) - Jun 19, 2008
• Reality Check: MN U.S. Senate Race Air Wars Begin
  (WCCO) - Jun 18, 2008
• A little Franken-sense and mirth
  (Pipestone County Star) - Jun 18, 2008
• Coleman, Franken campaigns take turns castigating each other
  (Star Tribune) - Jun 18, 2008
• Franken, Coleman continue to spar over Iraq
  (Star Tribune) - Jun 17, 2008
• "I'm going to need your help"
  (Waseca County News) - Jun 17, 2008
• Franken resumes Iraq war debate
  (The Political Animal) - Jun 17, 2008
• Franken favors Iraq withdrawal in TV ad
  (MPR) - Jun 16, 2008
• Franken visits downtown businesses
  (Northfield News) - Jun 14, 2008
• Franken gets DFL backing in US Senate contest
  (Timberjay Newspapers) - Jun 13, 2008
• Poll: Despite Controversies, Franken Barely Behind Coleman in Minnesota Senate Race
  (Talking Points Memo) - Jun 13, 2008
• Attacks on Franken: Republican criticism of former comedian could wear thin by fall
  (Timberjay Newspapers) - Jun 13, 2008
• Franken stumps in Pipestone
  (Pipestone County Star) - Jun 12, 2008
• Forum editorial: Franken's hard work bears fruit
  (In-Forum) - Jun 12, 2008
• Franken rallies party faithful in St. Cloud
  (Newsleaders) - Jun 12, 2008
• Franken brings campaign to St. Cloud
  (St. Cloud Times) - Jun 11, 2008
• Get to the real issues
  (Albert Lea Tribune) - Jun 10, 2008
• Franken stops today include Moorhead
  (In-Forum) - Jun 10, 2008
• Franken highlights middle class in Bemidji visit
  (Bemidji Pioneer) - Jun 10, 2008
• Franken launches battle for Senate seat in Duluth
  (Duluth News Tribune) - Jun 10, 2008
• Al Franken Gets Democratic Endorsement in Minnesota Senate Race
  (US News and World Report) - Jun 9, 2008
• Al Franken Ramps Up Senate Campaign
  (Northland's NewsCenter) - Jun 9, 2008
• Franken gets blunt about Sen. Coleman
  (Star Tribune) - Jun 9, 2008
• Franken sweeps to endorsement
  (Star Tribune) - Jun 8, 2008
• Franken wins endorsement for Senate bid
  (Mankato Free Press) - Jun 8, 2008
• DFL endorses Franken for U.S. Senate race
  (Duluth News Tribune) - Jun 8, 2008
• Good losers help DFL to end on a good note
  (Star Tribune) - Jun 8, 2008
• DFL Convention: Franken endorsed on first ballot
  (MinnPost) - Jun 7, 2008
• Erin Matson and Shannon Drury: What kind of candidate truly respects women?
  (Star Tribune) - Jun 7, 2008
• DFL State Convention Underway
  (KAAL) - Jun 6, 2008
• Gore warmly endorses Franken
  (Star Tribune) - Jun 4, 2008
• Al on 'At Issue' (Video)
  (KSTP) - Jun 1, 2008
• Editorial: Judge Franken as the satirist that he is
  (Crookston Daily Times) - May 30, 2008
• Rasmussen: Coleman-Franken race tightens
  (MinnPost) - May 27, 2008
• Franken serious about politics
  (Fairmont Sentinel) - May 26, 2008
• Al Franken's Minnesota Senate Campaign Is No Joke
  (US News and World Report) - May 16, 2008
• Franken speaks on farm bill, Coleman
  (Marshall Independent) - May 15, 2008
• Franken brings on new campaign chief, Minn. native has experience unseating incumbents
  (AP / Star Tribune) - May 15, 2008
• Franken Hires Mankato Native
  (KEYC Mankato) - May 15, 2008
• Franken gears up with hiring of campaign manager
  (MinnPost) - May 15, 2008
• Franken hires Mankato native as campaign manager
  (Star Tribune) - May 15, 2008
• Franken meets with Granite farmer
  (Granite Falls Advocate-Tribune) - May 15, 2008
• Franken stops in New Ulm
  (New Ulm Journal) - May 10, 2008
• Senate candidates look to woo delegates while attending DFL fundraiser in Atwater
  (West Central Tribune) - May 9, 2008
• State GOP appearing hypocritical in criticism of Franken's finances
  (AP / Rochester Post-Bulletin) - May 8, 2008