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Franken’s gay humor resurfaces as a campaign issue

By Andy Birkey | 02.04.08 | 4:28 pm

Minnesota politicos are asking themselves: When is a joke not a joke?

Republicans hope that by disseminating jokes made by Al Franken, the comedian turned Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, they can undermine his campaign to unseat Republican Norm…

Senate Debate: DFLers, Mostly in Agreement, Find Contrast in the Details

By Eric Black | 11.28.07 | 8:32 am

Four DFLers seeking their party’s nomination to challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman debated Tuesday evening before an audience of several hundred that filled the Roosevelt High School auditorium in South Minneapolis.

The four — comedian Al Franken, attorney Mike…

Going Deep with Mike Ciresi on Gay Marriage

By Eric Black | 09.05.07 | 11:28 am

ciresi.jpgThe joint appearance on Almanac a week ago Friday featuring Al Franken, Mike Ciresi and Jim Cohen, was the closest thing we’ve had to a debate among the DFL Senate candidates. It…

It’s Never Too Early to Explore a Run for the U.S. Senate

By Jeff Fecke | 02.19.07 | 5:28 pm

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I’d like to welcome you here today. My name is Jeffrey Fecke, I’m the acting press secretary for my daughter. I’m here to announce the formation of a committee to explore her…