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Pro-GOP Group Running Ad For Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman
It's still over seven months until the general election, but a pro-Republican group called the American Future Fund is already airing an ad in Minnesota to promote Sen. Norm Coleman (R) — a sign of just how seriously the GOP is taking this race, with Coleman facing a tough challenge from Al Franken.
The ad pitches Coleman as a bipartisan consensus-builder who gets things done for the state:
The group's media consultant says the spot will run for the next three weeks, on a six-figure ad buy.
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COleman is vulnerable because he has been so close to Bush. Unfortunately, I am not sure if Franken is the answer in Minnesota. People already feel they got burned by electing a celebrity with Ventura for governor. It isn't a afair comparison, but one that people make anyway when deciding.
And yes, I still miss Wellstone.
March 20, 2008 9:31 AM | Reply | Permalink
mmm, maybe "An Independent voice for George Bush"... or "George Bush's voice in Minnesota"...
The guy's got a record of voting with Bush 86% of the time. Someone should give 'em a call so they can fix the graphic.
March 20, 2008 9:38 AM | Reply | Permalink
Norman (Quimby) Coleman, huh?
When is someone going to investigate his private life? He's a skirt-chasing hound and it's well known in the Twin Cities - all that's needed is a little direct confirmation.
And there has been talk of his Stepford "wife' Laurie showing up on occasion at local ERs with unexplained facial contusions. I'd love to hear an explanation from the Senator on that.
Calling him an empty suit is an insult to clothing everywhere.
March 20, 2008 10:41 AM | Reply | Permalink
That ad might work with the portion of the electorate who have no idea who Norm Coleman is or what he's been up to as a Senator.
March 20, 2008 11:20 AM | Reply | Permalink
That was very well said, Grouch.
The fact that he occupies Paul Wellstone's seat is appalling. He should apologize to the chair every time he sits down.
March 20, 2008 11:25 AM | Reply | Permalink
Pawlenty as the #2 on the ticket would bode very well for Coleman, as split tickets are less and less common lately.
On a lighter note, I'm going to watch George Galloway punk Norm Coleman in his Oil for Food hearings. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-NK8bWiJoQ
March 20, 2008 12:51 PM | Reply | Permalink