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Coleman says Franken has shifted stances
AP via SFGate ^ | 5/8/8 | FREDERIC J. FROMMER, Associated Press Writer

Posted on 05/08/2008 2:52:21 PM PDT by SmithL

WASHINGTON, (AP) -- Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman — who quit the Democratic Party 12 years ago to become a Republican — has accused likely Democratic opponent Al Franken of changing positions, demeanor and rhetoric in his attempt to win a Senate seat.

Coleman makes the charge in a fundraising e-mail sent out this week with the subject line, "It's Hard to Deny this Kind of Evolution."

"After decades of carrying the flag for radical left-wing causes, his extremely liberal viewpoints are couched in softer, more acceptable terms," Coleman writes of the former "Saturday Night Live" star. "And for the most part, he's stopped using curse words in public."

The e-mail prompted dropped jaws in Democratic circles Thursday. Franken campaign spokesman Andy Barr responded that Coleman himself has been all over the political map in his career.

"What's most troubling about Norm Coleman is what he has evolved into since he came to Washington," Barr said. "And that's someone who always puts special interests first and doesn't look out for Minnesota families."

State Democratic Party chairman Brian Melendez called the e-mail "one of the most hypocritical political pieces I have ever seen."

(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...


TOPICS: Government; Politics/Elections; US: Minnesota
KEYWORDS: asspressbias; coleman; franken; ussenate
The AssPress is actively campaigning for this clown.
1 posted on 05/08/2008 2:52:22 PM PDT by SmithL
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To: SmithL
Al Franken is the guy who couldn't find an account to file his taxes on time and here he's whining about being outed as a bad joke! Hahahaha!

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

2 posted on 05/08/2008 2:57:19 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: SmithL

Everytime I hear Franken’s ridiculous voice, I keep wishing he would pause, blow his nose, and begin talking like a normal human.


3 posted on 05/08/2008 2:57:45 PM PDT by capt. norm (Never underestimate the power of very stupid people in large groups.)
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To: SmithL

No bias in the opening sentence, huh?


4 posted on 05/08/2008 2:58:19 PM PDT by Williams
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To: SmithL
Oh sorry, I hadn't got past the bias in the first sentence, I see the whole article is a commercial for Franken.

Just wild how the whole article which is SUPPOSED to be about Franken concealing his radical views, is instead Franken's people saying Coleman has changed positions in the past, so I guess that means anything said about Franken is just unimportant. I hate liberals.

5 posted on 05/08/2008 3:01:15 PM PDT by Williams
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To: SmithL

I hate to think of that freak as a Senator, but after Jesse Ventura anything can happen in Minnesota.


6 posted on 05/08/2008 3:02:59 PM PDT by Anti-Bubba182
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Minnesotans are stuck with Amy Klobuchar. She's Franken's evil twin sister.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

7 posted on 05/08/2008 3:06:03 PM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: SmithL
Why hasn't Al Franken been arrested for violating tax law?
8 posted on 05/08/2008 3:18:09 PM PDT by pnh102 (Save America - Ban Ethanol Now!)
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To: SmithL

Yeah...a real balanced article, starting with the first sentence. /sarc


9 posted on 05/08/2008 3:25:48 PM PDT by daler
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To: SmithL
Coleman says Franken has shifted stances

He no longer takes a wide stance?

10 posted on 05/08/2008 3:46:22 PM PDT by OCC
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