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About Me

I am running for US Senate and having an absolute blast. Everywhere I go-from Nashwauk to Minneapolis, Mankato to Moorhead-- I find huge crowds of passionate supporters. Throughout the campaign, I’ll use my MySpace profile to connect and energize voters from around Minnesota and across the country.

From Hubert Humphrey to Paul Wellstone and now Amy Klobuchar and Tim Walz, Minnesota's public servants might not always look and sound like typical politicians--but they stand by their principles and lead by their values. That's the kind of leader I think we need more of these days, and that's the kind of Senator I'll be.

I have been married to my wife, Franni, for 31 years--many of them happy. We are the proud parents of two wonderful children--and my MySpace “friends”--Thomasin and Joe.

Campaigning keeps me pretty busy so I might not always have time to reply to every wall post and message myself. My trusted Team Franken interns will help me respond to some of these, but I will reply when I have an opportunity. We’ll always let you know who’s writing on your wall or sending you a message.

I cannot win this race alone. Become a friend, visit my website , volunteer your time--we’d love to have you on Team Franken!

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FACT CHECK: NEW AD BY COLEMAN ALLY A BLATANT LIE

FACT CHECK: NEW AD BY COLEMAN ALLY A BLATANT LIE What Did Al Franken REALLY Say About Subprime Lending? SAINT PAUL [10/30/08] - After a Norm Coleman ally released a new attack ad that blatantly...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:04:00 GMT

With Five Days To Go, Clinton Urges Minnesotans To Get Out The Vote For Obama, Franken

PRESIDENT CLINTON VISITS MINNESOTA TO RALLY FOR CHANGEWith Five Days To Go, Clinton Urges Minnesotans To Get Out The Vote For Obama, FrankenSAINT PAUL [10/30/08] - At a packed rally at the Minneapolis...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:09:00 GMT

Franken and Walz Bring For The Middle Class, For A Change Tour To Rochester, Owatonna, Fariba

FRANKEN AND WALZ BRING "FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS, FOR A CHANGE" TOUR TO ROCHESTER, OWATONNA, FARIBAULT, MANKATOFranken Calls For Fundamental Change In Washington, Details Bold Economic Agenda For Minnesot...
Posted by on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:05:00 GMT

Memo: Norm Colemans Record By The Numbers

This new memo examines Norm Coleman's record, and some of the key numbers that have defined Coleman's time in the Senate.FROM:Democratic Senatorial Campaign CommitteeTO:Interested PartiesRE:Norm Colem...
Posted by on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:39:00 GMT

Our Statewide GOTV Tour Draws Overflow Crowds Across Minnesota!

Our "For The Middle Class, For A Change" Tour has been barnstorming Minnesota since its debut on Saturday, and Al has arrived to packed houses at college campuses, DFL volunteer centers and coffee sho...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:36:00 GMT

NYT: Economic Crisis Shapes the Senate Contest in Minnesota

From the New York Times this weekend:Senator Norm Coleman kicked off the final stretch of his re-election campaign on Main Street in this old railroad town about two weeks ago with a new theme: The Ho...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:31:00 GMT

For The Middle Class, For A Change Tour Goes To Southern Minnesota

Al Franken and the "For The Middle Class, For A Change" Bus Tour headed to southern Minnesota on Saturday night for campaign rallies in Austin, Albert Lea and St. Peter. Vice President Walter Mondale ...
Posted by on Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:28:00 GMT

Lori Sturdevant: A cerebral candidate, a gut-level connection

From Lori Sturdevant's column in the Star Tribune today:Paul Wellstone died six years ago yesterday. But he's been present in Minnesota memory time and again as the race for his U.S. Senate seat, now ...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:26:00 GMT

For The Middle Class, For A Change: Franken Rallies In St. Paul, Austin, Albert Lea, St. Peter

Franken Calls For Fundamental Change In Washington, Details Bold Economic Agenda For Minnesota's Middle Class Families 10-Day Statewide Tour To Drive Unprecedented GOTV Operation SAINT PAUL [10/25...
Posted by on Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:26:00 GMT

As Coleman And Barkley Feud, Franken Carries The Day With Strong, Clear Economic Agenda

"Jobs, Baby, Jobs": Al Franken Wins Fourth Debate By Focusing On Minnesota's Middle ClassAfter Four Debates, It's Clear: Al Franken Is The Candidate Of Change For The Middle ClassSAINT PAUL [10/24/08]...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:56:00 GMT