Big Surprise - Franken is in

Posted at 12:58 PM on February 14, 2007 by Tom Scheck (1 Comments)

Comedian and radio show host Al Franken has launched a campaign for the Senate seat held by Republican Norm Coleman. In a statement on his website, Franken acknowledges Minnesotans have a right to be skeptical about whether he's ready for the challenge, but he wants them to know that nothing means more to him than making government work better for working families. Franken joins another DFLer, attorney Mike Ciresi, who announced his campaign earlier this week. Both say they will abide by the DFL party endorsement.

UPDATE: Here's the response from Minnesota Republican Party Chair Ron Carey:

“Given his blind partisanship and extreme anger, Al Franken is the last person Minnesotans need in the United States Senate. While Senator Norm Coleman continues to work with all sides for the betterment of our state and nation, Franken offers Minnesotans nothing but polarization and vitriolic personal attacks.”

Comments (1)

As usual the Republican Party leader shows how truly out of touch with Minnesota. he is! Al Franken showed great political courage in asking questions on what is going on Iraq that have yet to be answered!

Hahahah, "Coleman continues to work all sides", which a way of saying that no one knows where he stands on any issue involving Iraq at this time. It a clear choice between Franken's leadership or Coleman, a politican kite, riding the political winds.

Posted by Grace Kelly | February 14, 2007 5:45 PM

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