Norm Coleman Attacks Jokes, Because He Has Nothing Else

Republican Senator Norm Coleman is facing a tough reelection battle this year from former comedian Al Franken. Now Minnesota is a progressive state, very blue, and Al Franken is a perfect fit. The only reason Coleman was elected is because the Democratic incumbent, Senator Paul Wellstone, a great Senator, tragically died in a plane crash just days before the election. Now it is our chance to take Paul's seat back, and Al Franken is just the person to do it. However Norm Coleman, like all Republicans, is unable to have a debate on the issues, because he supports bad policies, he is on the wrong side of the issues, especially in a state like Minnesota. So Coleman has been digging through every joke Al Franken ever told, and is trying to smear Franken by bringing up jokes from years ago that were just that, JOKES. It is a transparent attempt to keep the attention off his record. Here is Al Franken's response, which I think is right on the money:



He needs to keep this up. Every time Coleman comes out with a ridiculous attack on Franken's past career, Franken should come back with something like this:

I believe Minnesotans know the difference between comedy and politics, and they can see through the same old tired 'gotcha' politics that seeks to distract them from the real issues that affect them every day. Norm Coleman supports the same policies that have been hurting America for the last 8 years, and now he doesn't want the voters to focus on what is best for America, and Minnesota.

Go to Al Franken's website to help his campaign (and donate if you can), because this race is closer than it should be, and we need to fight for this seat.