Campaign 2008: U.S. Senate

Minn. Democrat who chided Franken won't pick sides

The leading Democrat to criticize Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken over racy material from his past career in satire isn't picking sides now that Franken faces a primary challenger. (07/18/2008)

Attorney will challenge Franken in DFL primary

Priscilla Lord Faris is the daughter of retired federal judge Miles Lord, who remains active in DFL politics. She is managing partner of a personal injury law firm. (07/14/2008)

Franken, Coleman raise similar amounts in second quarter

DFL Senate candidate Al Franken ended the first half of 2008 with $4.2 million in the bank. Franken's campaign says it raised $2.26 million during the months of April, May and June. (07/10/2008)

Senate candidates push gas prices to front of campaign

The two major party candidates for U.S. Senate were talking up their energy proposals on the campaign trail today, now that gas prices have hit record highs. (07/02/2008)

Franken changes position on the gas tax

DFL U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken says he no longer would consider supporting an increase in the federal gas tax. (07/01/2008)

Watchdog group files ethics charge against Coleman

A government watchdog group is calling for a Senate Ethics Committee investigation into Republican Sen. Norm Coleman's Washington D.C. rental arrangement. (07/01/2008)

DFL keeps pressure on Coleman over rental arrangement

The chairman of the DFL Party continues to question Republican U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman's relationship with a high-powered GOP operative. (06/30/2008)

Senate race leads the nation in campaign money

Minnesota's 2008 Senate race leads the nation in campaign money. (06/30/2008)

Coleman favors more domestic oil drilling

Republican Sen. Norm Coleman is calling for more drilling and exploration in the U.S. to boost oil production. (06/27/2008)

Some voters favor both Obama and Coleman

Why do a sizable number of Minnesota voters appear ready to vote for Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Norm Coleman? (06/27/2008)

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