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FEC rules for Coleman on DFL complaint of coordinated ads

By Chris Steller | 07.07.09 | 5:31 pm

Two outside organizations and Norm Coleman’s re-election campaign illegally coordinated advertising that aided Coleman via a political consultant they all shared, the Minnesota DFL Party charged in a complaint to the Federal Elections Commission (FEC).
No, they didn’t, the…

DFL alleges Coleman campaign violated election laws

By Paul Demko | 09.18.08 | 3:40 pm


Sen. Norm Coleman’s campaign is illegally collaborating with two independent organizations that have been running advertisements on his behalf, according to a complaint filed by the state Democratic Party today with the Federal Election Commission.
The U.S. Chamber…

CREW: Coleman makes list of most corrupt legislators

By Paul Demko | 09.11.08 | 10:26 am

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington has awarded Sen. Norm Coleman a “dishonorable mention” on its annual list of the country’s most corrupt legislators. The watchdog group cites Coleman’s seemingly sweetheart deal on a Capitol Hill…

The ties that bind: Sen. Coleman and the DCI Group

By Paul Demko | 05.28.08 | 4:56 pm


Sen. Norm Coleman’s campaign and Northstar Leadership PAC have paid a company affiliated with the DCI Group just over $1.5 million for consulting services and rent since 2001.

The fees were paid to FLS Connect, one of the…