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  • September 2008

    • Franken Wins Minn. Primary

      The Hill  |  Sep 10, 08 7:19 AM CDT

      Franken Wins Minn. Primary

      (Newser) - Al Franken won Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary last night, the Hill reports. The former funnyman had almost 70% of the vote with two-thirds of precincts reporting. The state party-endorsed Franken saw off a late challenge from attorney Priscilla Lord Faris, who used some of Franken's crude jokes of the past as ammunition against him. More »

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      Minnesota  • Democrat  • Al Franken  • Democratic candidates  • Senate race

  • August 2008

    • NH Senate Rematch a Likely Bellwether Race

      New York Times  |  Aug 4, 08 5:37 AM CDT

      NH Senate Rematch a Likely Bellwether Race

      (Newser) - As Democrats look to pick up as many as 10 Senate seats in November, perhaps no race has so much riding the Democratic wave than New Hampshire, where Democrat Jeanne Shaheen again takes on John Sununu for a seat Republicans have held for 30 years. As the New York Times reports, anti-Republican fervor has helped former governor Shaheen build a double-digit lead. More »

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      Election 2008  • Senate  • New Hampshire  • Jeanne Shaheen  • Senate race  • John Sununu

  • April 2008

    • Al Franken to Cough Up $70K in Back Taxes

      Associated Press  |  Apr 30, 08 5:43 AM CDT

      Al Franken to Cough Up $70K in Back Taxes

      (Newser) - Funnyman-turned-Democratic candidate Al Franken has announced he'll pay up $70,000 in back taxes to 17 states, AP reports. Franken blamed the backlog on bad advice from his accountant. Most of the income at issue was from speeches and other appearances dating back to 2003. The tax issue has sidetracked Franken's Minnesota Senate campaign, and the state's Republican Party has been quick to pounce. More »

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      Wisconsin  • Al Franken  • income tax  • Norm Coleman  • Senate race

  • December 2007

    • No (Funny) Bones About Franken's Run

      New York Times  |  Dec 5, 07 5:56 PM CST

      No (Funny) Bones About Franken's Run

      (Newser) - Comedian Al Franken's campaign for a Minnesota Senate seat is unconventional, the New York Times reports—and it's serious. Best known for his stint on Saturday Night Live and stingingly partisan attacks on the right, Franken is busy proving he can look senatorial. “Minnesotans know what’s a joke and what isn’t,” an unworried Franken said. Others aren’t so sure. More »

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      Minnesota  • Al Franken  • Senate race

  • November 2007

    • Tenn. Dems Seek Alexander Foe

      CQPolitics  |  Nov 28, 07 9:41 AM CST

      Tenn. Dems Seek Alexander Foe

      (Newser) - Tennessee Democrats are seeking a new challenger for Lamar Alexander's Senate seat after prospective candidate Mike McWherter dropped out. The race is important because Tennessee is one of the few Southern states where the Democrats are still strong, reports Congressional Quarterly . Former Democratic chairman Bob Tuke and Nashville attorney Kevin Doherty may seek to replace McWherter.    More »

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      Tennessee  • Senate race  • Lamar Alexander

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