Norm Coleman

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Five years after his death, Wellstone still inspires

Since Sen. Paul Wellstone's death five years ago he's been remembered in big and small ways. Supporters say rather than fading, Wellstone's legacy is growing stronger. (10/25/2007)

Coleman, Franken in dispute over MoveOn.org ad

Republican Sen. Norm Coleman has taken out a full-page ad in the Star Tribune newspaper, criticizing Democrat Al Franken. Franken says the ad is intended to distract voters from Coleman's support for the war in Iraq. (09/25/2007)

Senate race in full swing at fairgrounds

It's not an election year, but the race for U.S. Senate is going strong at the Minnesota State Fair. (08/30/2007)

Vets group runs ads in support of Coleman

A group called Vets for Freedom says it will air television ads throughout much of Minnesota thanking Republican Sen. Norm Coleman for his support of the president's strategy in Iraq. (08/02/2007)

Coleman not shying away from Bush's coattails

Bush will be the featured guest at a Coleman fundraiser Aug. 21 in Eden Prairie, according to an invitation The Associated Press obtained Wednesday and confirmed with a spokeswoman for the hosts. (08/01/2007)

Coleman's approval rating going down

A new poll says more people disapprove of the job Republican Sen. Norm Coleman of Minnesota is doing than approve. (07/25/2007)

Coleman won't support troop pullback

Republican Sen. Norm Coleman says he won't support an immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Democrats have been trying to pressure Coleman this week as the Senate debates various amendments about the Iraq war. (07/12/2007)

Despite declining popularity, Coleman comfortable in Senate re-election bid

The Mason-Dixon Research poll says Sen. Norm Coleman presently enjoys more than a 20-percent spread between him and either Al Franken or Mike Ciresi. But his approval rating has slipped below 50 percent. (05/14/2007)

GOP senators step up to help Coleman prep for '08

While Democratic candidate Al Franken turned to fellow entertainers to raise money for his Senate campaign, Sen. Norm Coleman got help from fellow Republicans, receiving donations from more than a dozen leadership political action committees run by GOP senators. (04/17/2007)

Sen. Norm Coleman on Iraq

Minnesota's senior U.S. senator, Republican Norm Coleman, discusses the war in Iraq and other major issues facing Congress. He also takes questions from MPR listeners. (Midday, 02/26/2007)

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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