COLEMAN CONDEMNS ATTACKS AGAINST HIS WIFE AND FAMILY

Lawsuit Allegations Are “False And Defamatory” Says Senator; Calls On Al Franken And His Allies To Stop The Attacks Against Him And His Family

Another Endorsement For Senator Coleman!

Another Minnesota newspaper endorses Senator Coleman!  The Fairmont Sentinel calls Norm the “clear choice” and advises readers that he is “head and shoulders above the rest.”  With only six days to go, the Senator could not be more proud to gain the endorsement of newspaper after newspaper across our great state.

NORM COLEMAN TO OTHER GROUPS & CAMPAIGNS: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH

In response to new ads and campaign materials that run afoul of Senator Coleman’s continued call to present Minnesota voters with a positive campaign that rises above negativity and attack ads, Senator Norm Coleman today reiterated his call for other campaigns and independent groups to take down negative ads and materials, as his campaign has already done.  Senator Coleman asked Mr. Franken again to join him in denouncing all negative ads, including the attack ads his campaign is currently running as well as those from outside groups.

MINNESOTA NEWSPAPERS ENDORSE NORM COLEMAN, CALLING HIM INDEPENDENT, DEDICATED, AND BIPARTISAN

Building off the growing list of newspaper endorsements, the Coleman for Senate campaign today released a new television ad highlighting the endorsements. In these endorsements, Norm Coleman has been praised as "independent," "dedicated," "serious," and someone who can "help forge a new national consensus." So far, Senator Coleman has been endorsed by the Pioneer Press, Star Tribune, ECM Publishers, Mesabi Daily News, Forum Communications, Marshall Independent, Albert Lea Tribune, McLeod County Chronicle, The Journal of New Ulm and the Rochester Post-Bulletin.

Governor Pawlenty to Join the Hope Express

As Minnesota’s weather turns chilly, Norm is heating up the campaign trail with his Hope Express!  Over the next eight days, Senator Coleman will continue to bring hope, leadership and accomplishment to cities and towns around Minnesota--laying out his plans and ideas for getting our economy back on track and asking for your vote.

COLEMAN CAMPAIGN AGAIN CALLS ON FRANKEN AND OTHERS TO STOP NEGATIVE CAMPAIGN ATTACKS

Despite Franken Radio Attack Ad Filled With Falsehoods, Coleman Remains Committed To Waging Positive, Issue Focused Campaign

Mesabi Daily News Endorses Senator Coleman

Today Norm earned the endorsement of the Mesabi Daily News. Click here to read more!  An impressive list of newspapers have endorsed Norm, go here to view them.

NORM COLEMAN ENDORSED BY THE STAR TRIBUNE AND PIONEER PRESS

Two Of The State’s Largest Daily Newspapers Say Norm Coleman Is Best Suited To Represent Minnesota For Next Six Years

COLEMAN CALLS ON DFL OPPONENT AL FRANKEN TO JOIN HIM IN ENDING NEGATIVE ADVERTISING

Issues Call For Franken To Join Him In Asking Outside Groups To Comply With Positive Campaign On Radio, TV And Direct Mail

Two Big Endorsements Add To Momentum

What a beautiful day in Minnesota and a great day at Coleman For Senate! We want to give you a sneak peek into tomorrow's papers and let you know that Norm is honored to receive the endorsements of the Minneapolis Star Tribune and the St. Paul Pioneer Press.  We hope you'll pick up a copy to enjoy with your morning coffee! Read about what you know and what already eight Minnesota publications have recognized: Norm Coleman's strong record of public service for Minnesota and his proven ability to work across party lines to get things done are why we need to work hard in the remaining 10 days of this campaign to get Norm re-elected! 

COLEMAN FOR SENATE HELPS AL FRANKEN RECALL HIS REMARKS ABOUT THE 2nd AMENDMENT

Franken: “Among My More Morbid Diversions Is Collecting Stories Of Tragic Gun Accidents In The Home.” (Al Franken, Rush Limbaugh Is A Big, Fat Idiot And Other Observations, 1996, p. 100)

NORM COLEMAN WINS ALMANAC DEBATE, EMPHASIZES RECORD OF LEADERSHIP IN CHALLENGING TIMES

Norm Coleman tonight clearly demonstrated that he stands alone as the Senate candidate whose leadership has been tested in challenging times during the “Almanac” debate. As Norm told his opponents, he’s actually walked the streets, brought people together and actually grew jobs.

Show Your Support For Norm!

It's time to speak up and be heard...or read! The Star Tribune newspaper is posting comments from readers on its website to be published in Sunday's edition, and now's your chance to let your friends, colleagues and neighbors know what you already know - the many reasons we need to send Senator Norm Coleman back to the Senate to keep representing Minnesota and our best interests!

“LEADERSHIP” FOCUSES NORM COLEMAN’S ABILITY TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO GET THINGS DONE

“When you focus on the need and the importance of solving the problem, you provide hope and real opportunity. That’s who I am.  That’s what I’ve done.”

An Unprecedented Endorsement

We're excited to share some more good news with you!  Norm Coleman today earned an unprecedented endorsement from the Marshall Independent newspaper.  The paper broke with its long-standing tradition of not endorsing candidates, to issue their strong support for Senator Coleman's reelection.  Citing the closeness of the race and the importance of this year's issues, the Independent says that Norm's experience, leadership and record of success should earn him a second Senate term.

America's Mayor Joins Minnesota's Mayor on the Hope Express Tour

We are excited that America’s Mayor former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will be joining Minnesota’s Mayor in Washington as they bring The Hope Express Tour to Bloomington on Thursday and to Mankato, Owatonna and Rochester on Friday.

America's Mayor, Rudy Giuliani, joins Minnesota's Mayor, Norm Coleman, on the Hope Express!

Click the link to learn more!

NORM COLEMAN: END ALL NEGATIVE ADS, KEEP CAMPAIGN POSITIVE

As the Hope Express moves through Northern Minnesota today, Senator Coleman today renewed his request for an end to all attack ads in Minnesota.

Two big endorsements for Senator Coleman!

We are very excited to share with you two more great endorsements for Norm today! 

Hope Express Update and an 8-point Plan for Balancing the Federal Budget

What a beautiful fall day to spend visiting great neighborhoods around Minnesota! Check out how our trip is going on our website where you can get updates, view pictures and find out where Norm has been and where he's headed next.

Senator Coleman: Balancing The Budget, Promoting Fiscal Responsibility in Washington

We can balance the federal budget in five years by enacting the 8 point Coleman plan. 

Balancing the federal budget will reassure our markets, strengthen the U.S. dollar, and show the world that we are serious about leading the way out of the current financial mess.

We must rein in federal spending and hold tax cheats accountable while protecting important Minnesota priorities and maintaining pro-growth policies that will grow jobs and put our economy back on track.

Two More Important Endorsements

Albert Lea Agrees!  Norm Coleman is the best choice for U.S. Senate according to the Albert Lea Tribune.

NORM COLEMAN: THE LEADER WE NEED NOW

In “Solutions,” Coleman Lays Out Plan To Get Economy Going Again

Notes from the campaign trail

At every spot we've been, folks have come up and thanked me for the positive message and dropping the negative ads.

COLEMAN WINS ANOTHER DEBATE AS HE BRINGS THE HOPE EXPRESS ACROSS MINNESOTA

DULUTH – With momentum building as he travels from city to city sharing his positive vision rooted in hope and confidence, Senator Coleman tonight won the latest debate.

COLEMAN RECEIVES NRA ENDORSEMENT

Sportsmen for Coleman Coalition Announced

NORM COLEMAN STATEMENT ON NEW INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE AD

ST. PAUL – Senator Coleman tonight released the following statement regarding a new independent expenditure ad that began airing tonight.

NORM COLEMAN: HOPE, BIPARTISANSHIP AND GETTING THINGS DONE

ST. PAUL – In a new ad released today, Senator Coleman shares his hope for our future and belief in our ability to come together to address the issues facing us today.

The Hope Express: Day Two

Join Senator Coleman and The Hope Express for our second day on the road!

COLEMAN REITERATES CALL FOR POSITIVE CAMPAIGN

Reminds Supporters Of His Call For End Of Negative Ad

Staying True to a Pledge

Staying true to his pledge to stop negative advertising in the campaign, today Norm Coleman called on an independent group that is airing an attack ad against his opponent to immediately take it down. 

Coleman Calls On Independent Group To Immediately Stop Its Negative Ad

“The times call for a positive message and vision for our future”

NORM COLEMAN ANNOUNCES “THE HOPE EXPRESS” TOUR

Will Spend Next 20 Days Outlining Eight Point Plan Get Economy Back On Track And Move Minnesota Forward

Norm’s Taking His Message Directly to Minnesotans

Last week Senator Coleman announced that he would cease airing negative ads and bring his vision for the future directly to the people of Minnesota.

Check Out Debate Video Online

We posted some clips from last night's debate on YouTube. Click here to see Senator Coleman's opening remarks, and then click here to watch his closing. KARE 11, C-SPAN and Minnesota Public Radio have the debate in its entirety posted Online.

Join Us For The First Televised Debate!

Be sure to tune in to see Senator Coleman in the first televised debate of the U.S. Senate race tonight at 7:00!

"Our Best Days are Yet to Come." - Senator Norm Coleman

I had originally planned to exclusively talk about the economy and the financial crisis, which I still intend to address. But, these are fearful anxious times – and people are looking for hope and confidence and leadership.

Pictures from the Road

Senator Coleman has just finished a three-day trip across the state.  To see photos from the trip, visit our Flickr page.

“HE’S GOT A REALLY GOOD HEART, I JUST THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW”

Sarah Coleman Returns In Testimonial Ad

AL FRANKEN SUPPORTS GOVERNMENT RUN, SINGLE PAYER HEALTH CARE

DFL Candidate Must Repudiate His Extremist Stance On Health Care

First Debate Presents Clear Choice

Debate season got underway last night in Rochester with Senator Norm Coleman and his Democrat and Independence Party challengers meeting onstage in the first of 5 scheduled debates.

Post-Debate Analysis‏

The debate in Rochester just wrapped up, and a few things are clear. 

Senator Coleman was the only candidate who:

AS FIRST DEBATE ENDS, NORM COLEMAN COMES OUT ON TOP

ROCHESTER – Despite repeated attacks by both of his opponents, Norm Coleman focused on the future of our nation, and his record of accomplishment on behalf of Minnesota.

Listen Live to Tonight's Debate!

We're pretty excited about tonight's debate because it'll show the clear difference between Senator Coleman, who will share his positive vision for Minnesota, and his opponents who'd rather point fingers than get things done.