Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer

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Franken says he is now free to target Coleman

Analysts say Al Franken can focus on Republican incumbent Norm Coleman, now that fellow DFLer Mike Ciresi is out of the U.S. Senate race. (03/11/2008)

Ciresi quits U.S. Senate race

With attorney Mike Ciresi out of the US Senate race, some political analysts say comedian and author Al Franken can focus more attention on the general election. (03/10/2008)

On Saturday DFL activists will meet at more than 30 county and senate district conventions. They'll choose delegates to the state convention who will vote in June to endorse a U.S. Senate candidate. (03/07/2008)

Coleman campaign ramps up behind the scenes

Republican Norm Coleman could be in for the race of his political life this fall as he seeks a second term in the U.S. Senate. (03/03/2008)

DFL Senate candidates take first step in nomination process

The caucuses were the first step toward endorsing a DFL candidate for the U.S. Senate to run against Republican incumbent Norm Coleman. (02/06/2008)

DFL Senate candidates agree and disagree

The three candidates competing for the DFL endorsement for U.S. Senate had one final chance today to reach voters before Tuesday night's caucuses. They took part in a live debate on Minnesota Public Radio. One of them will face Republican incumbent Norm Coleman in November. (02/05/2008)

Poll: Franken popular with DFLers, but many undecided

A new Minnesota Public Radio News/Humphrey Institute Poll indicates DFL Senate hopeful Al Franken poses a tougher re-election threat to Republican Sen. Norm Coleman than any of the other Democrats who want Coleman's job. (02/01/2008)

DFL Senate candidate debate

On the day of the Minnesota caucuses, Gary Eichten hosts DFL U.S. Senate candidates Mike Ciresi, Al Franken, and Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer in a live debate. (Midday, 02/01/2008)

Senate candidates work to get out supporters

For Minnesota's DFL Senate hopefuls, the state precinct caucuses are an important first step in lining up state convention support. (01/29/2008)

Senate candidates learn the pitfalls of online politics

Many candidates are now trying to use social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook to recruit volunteers, communicate with supporters and get their messages out online. (01/24/2008)

Candidate snapshot

Party: DFL

Biography

Date of Birth: 01/15/1951

Place of Birth: Minnesota

Education: Master of Divinity, Union Theological Seminary, New York City;
B.S. Political Science, St. Olaf College, 1973

Positions Held: National Program Director, Clergy and Laity Concerned Politics of Food Program

Business/Professional Experience: Professor, Justice and Peace Studies, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, 1992-present;
Center for Global Education, Augsburg College, 1984-1986

Religion: Lutheran

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