Mike Ciresi

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Election Coverage from MPR

Nelson-Pallmeyer: Don't count me out

DFL Senate candidate Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer claims significant support among DFL state convention delegates. And some observers say Al Franken's tax problems could make an opening for him. (05/11/2008)

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)

"Super Saturday" approaches

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)

Ciresi: 'I'm more electable than Franken'

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mike Ciresi trails behind comedian-turned candidate Al Franken for the party's nomination. He hopes to convince DFL delegates that Franken can't win against incumbent Republican Norm Coleman. (02/11/2008)

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)

Candidate snapshot

Party: DFL

Biography

Place of Birth: St. Paul, Minn.

Education: JD, University of Minnesota Law School, 1971;
BA, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, 1968

Positions Held: Founder, The Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P. Foundation for Education, Public Health and Social Justice; University of St. Thomas board member; University of St. Thomas School of Law board member; Regions Hospital Foundation member; Minnesota Early Learning Foundation member

Business/Professional Experience: Chairman of the Executive Board, Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi LLP

Religion: Catholic

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