Norm Coleman

Norm Coleman
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A week before he officially launches his re-election campaign, Republican Sen. Norm Coleman questioned whether his expected Democratic foe has the experience and temperament to be a senator. (03/19/2008)
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)
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)
Republican Sen. Norm Coleman's re-election campaign is apologizing to two Minnesota newspapers for two nearly identical letters to the editor that ended up published under two different names. The campaign acknowledges a staffer was behind the letters. (02/27/2008)
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)
Minnesota's two U.S. senators agree Congress will pass an economic stimulus plan, as the president called for in Monday night's State of the Union speech. (01/29/2008)
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)
As Minnesota's precinct caucuses draw near, several DFL activists shared their views about the candidates and what they think is important heading into the endorsement decision. (01/20/2008)
Republican U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, who's running for re-election this year, answers questions about his recent trip to Iraq and other major issues facing Congress. (Midday, 01/11/2008)
Sen. Norm Coleman called Rudy Giuliani "ultimately electable," a pitch that Giuliani has made throughout his presidential campaign. (11/01/2007)

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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