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Al Franken hopes to have the last laugh in Minnesota

Oct. 26, 2008
The comedian has proved to be a serious contender for GOP Sen. Norm Coleman s seat. The comedian's opening act warmed up the crowd, whose laughter echoed inside the cavernous lobby of the University of Minnesota's McNamara Alumni Center. Then the headliner stepped onto the stage, took the...
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Report: Franken leads Coleman by 48 votes

Report: Franken leads Coleman by 48 votes

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Democrat Al Franken leads incumbent Republican Norm Coleman by 48 votes in the Minnesota U.S. Senate recount, figures compiled by state officials indicate.

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ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 19 (UPI) -- Former "Saturday Night Live" star Al Franken pulled into the lead Friday for the first time in his battle to unseat U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman in Minnesota.
Franken: Ballots missing in Minneapolis

Franken: Ballots missing in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Democratic nominee Al Franken Thursday called for an "intensive search" for missing ballots, as the recount in the Minnesota Senate race neared its end.

Coleman camp downplays Franken gain

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Sen. Norm Coleman's lawyer says he isn't getting too excited about the sudden discovery of 171 uncounted ballots in the tight Minnesota Senate recount.

Recount grinds on in Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Seven days into a recount, the Minnesota race between U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman and former Saturday Night Live star Al Franken remains too close to call.

Board may determine Minn. Senate winner

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 22 (UPI) -- It appears likely the winner of Minnesota's U.S. Senate race recount will be determined by the State Canvassing Board, analysts say.
Franken says Minn. Senate race narrowing

Franken says Minn. Senate race narrowing

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Democratic challenger Al Franken's camp Friday said a recount has shrunk his deficit in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race to double digits from 206 votes earlier.
Judge's ruling sides with Franken's camp

Judge's ruling sides with Franken's camp

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- A judge has granted a request by Al Franken's U.S. Senate campaign to gain access to data about absentee ballots that were disqualified.
Franken to meet with Senate leaders

Franken to meet with Senate leaders

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken will meet with congressional party leaders this week as his Minnesota race is in a recount, a spokeswoman said.
Coleman drops out of GOP leadership race

Coleman drops out of GOP leadership race

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., has dropped his bid to be the next chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, a spokesman said.
Coleman goes to court before recount

Coleman goes to court before recount

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Republican Sen. Norm Coleman, facing a recount in his bid for re-election, failed Saturday to block 32 absentee ballots, the staff for opponent Al Franken said.
Minnesota's U.S. senate race remains murky

Minnesota's U.S. senate race remains murky

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Incumbent U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., claimed victory Wednesday as his Democratic challenger laid the groundwork for a recount.

Franken has slight lead over Coleman

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Democrat Al Franken held a slight lead Tuesday over incumbent Republican Norm Coleman in the race to grab Minnesota's Senate seat in Washington.
Coleman sues Franken for defamation

Coleman sues Franken for defamation

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., has sued his Democratic challenger for defamation, claiming Al Franken's television ads make false claims about him.

Democrats condemn anti-Franken mailer

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- A Republican mailing against Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken of Minnesota has been condemned by critics who say it was obscene.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch