Senator Coleman's Announcement Speech

Full text of Senator Coleman's speech announcing his candidacy, and kicking off his 15-city "Bringing People Together Tour."

"Bringing People Together" Tour

Today Senator Coleman will officially announce his candidacy for reelection to the U.S. Senate, kicking off a four-day “Bringing Minnesota Together Tour,” across this great state. We’re expecting enthusiastic turnouts from Moorhead to Albert Lea because folks are excited to keep Minnesota’s Mayor in Washington. So, come out and share in Norm’s vision for Minnesota’s and America’s bright future.

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Bringing People Together To Make College More Affordable

Senator Coleman has long been a champion of efforts to make college more affordable for today's youth. Today the Star Tribune wrote about the efforts in Washington to make college more affordable, specifically a bill that could land on the President's desk this spring:

KSTP TV: Franken Faulters After Ciresi Drops Out

 A Survey USA poll comissioned by KSTP, and taken after DFLer Mike Ciresi left the race shows Senator Coleman beating Al Franken  51% - 41% - a ten point margin!

Senator Coleman To Fight Against Democratic Tax Increases

This week the Senate will begin voting on a new budget. Written by the Democratic allies of Al Franken, the budget increases government spending by as much as $211 billion and which would be paid for by record tax increases. Senator Coleman will be voting against these tax increases because, unlike the Democrats, he doesn’t believe we should tax our “families, small businesses and seniors” to pay for needless spending increases, especially with our uncertain economy: Continue

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