Norm Coleman

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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)

New poll shows Obama, Coleman have big leads in Minnesota

A new poll shows Democrat Barack Obama leading Republican John McCain by 17 percentage points in Minnesota. The poll also shows that despite Obama's popularity, DFL Senate candidate Al Franken trails Republican incumbent Norm Coleman. (06/26/2008)

New poll shows Coleman on top

Pollsters found in a Senate race between Republican Norm Coleman and DFLer Al Franken, Coleman would win 52 percent to 40 percent. (06/17/2008)

Franken favors Iraq withdrawal in TV ad

DFL U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken is calling for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq in his latest TV ad. (06/16/2008)

Will it be Franken or Nelson-Pallmeyer?

Democrats meet in Rochester for their convention this weekend with the main order of business to choose a U.S. Senate candidate. (06/06/2008)

State GOP endorses Coleman for re-election

Republicans meeting for their state convention in Rochester endorsed incumbent U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman to run for a second term. (05/30/2008)

Coleman acknowledges tough race ahead

As Republicans gather to endorse him for re-election, Sen. Norm Coleman is talking a lot about his public service experience and Democrat Al Franken. (05/30/2008)

Thirty years ago it was the Republicans' year

This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of the biggest political turnarounds in Minnesota history. (05/30/2008)

Ramping up to the Republican convention

Former Republican Minnesota Gov. and Congressman Al Quie and former Republican U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger join Midday to preview the Republican State Convention and discuss what it takes to be elected and serve in public office. (05/29/2008)

Candidate snapshot

Party: Republican

Biography

Date of Birth: 08/17/1949

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, N.Y.

Education: JD, Univeristy of Iowa College of Law, 1976;
BA, Political Science, Hofstra University, 1971

Positions Held: U.S. Senator, 2002-present;
Mayor, St. Paul, Minn, 1993-2001

Business/Professional Experience: Minnesota Attorney General's Office, 1976-1993

Religion: Jewish

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