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FEC dismisses complaint against Coleman

The Federal Election Commission has dismissed a complaint filed against Norm Coleman, his Senate campaign and a former campaign treasurer.

Wife of actor Gary Coleman arrested in Utah

Police say the wife of actor Gary Coleman was booked into jail after an argument at the couple's Utah County home.

GOP's Coleman could eye Minn. governor run next

The man who lost the 1998 Minnesota governor's race to pro wrestler Jesse Ventura now holds the distinction of losing his U.S. Senate seat to former "Saturday Night Live" comedian Al Franken.

Coleman can use campaign funds for legal bills

The Federal Election Commission on Thursday ruled that former Sen. Norm Coleman can use campaign money to pay for legal bills to address allegations involving a donor.

Coleman wants to use campaign cash in lawsuits

Former Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman has asked the Federal Election Commission for permission to use his campaign funds to pay for legal bills in two lawsuits that target a top donor.

Her husband feels guilty after sex. What gives?

Geez, what do you want? You’ve had 27 years of great sex. May you have 27 more. What’s a little guilt? It clearly hasn’t stopped him.

Saints agree to contract with DT Coleman

Veteran free-agent defensive tackle Rod Coleman has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.

Judge rules Coleman deposition won't be released

A judge has ruled that a videotaped deposition of Gary Coleman won't be released to the public until a personal injury lawsuit against the actor over an incident at a Payson bowling alley is settled.

Norm Coleman joins GOP Jewish group as consultant

Although Norm Coleman hasn't given up on his hopes of winning his Senate seat back, he has a new job with a national Jewish political group.

Henderson tops Franklin in battle of ex-champs

In the not-too-distant past, Rich Franklin and Dan Henderson ruled parallel weigh classes in fights staged half a world apart. It took the crumbling of a company to get the two MMA stars together in the same cage at the same time, but at least it finally happened.

Coleman: Democrats blocking constituent service

Former Sen. Norm Coleman accused Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Friday of backing out of an agreement to let Coleman's staffers wrap up constituent cases, leaving hundreds of people in limbo.

Gary Coleman has habit of police involvement

Gary Coleman, who makes it no secret that he likes his privacy and wants to be left alone, chose to settle in small-town Utah — far away from the paparazzi and autograph seekers of his former life as a TV star.

Curran: Classic game ruined by ref's interference

- Last week Tony Romo handed the Steelers a win. This week, referee Walt Coleman did the honors.

Coleman pleads no contest to disorderly conduct

Gary Coleman has pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge stemming from a September incident at a bowling alley.

Al Franken's tight race in blue Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Is the Minnesota Senate race a referendum on comedian-turned-politician Al Franken, or on President George W. Bush and the economy?

Gary Coleman pleads not guilty

Gary Coleman pleaded not guilty to charges of disorderly conduct and reckless driving Tuesday, his lawyer said.

Gary Coleman sued over Utah bowling alley ruckus

Gary Coleman has been sued by a man who claims the actor punched him and ran into him with his truck in a Payson bowling alley parking lot, causing knee, back and neck injuries.

Police: Gary Coleman hit man with truck in Utah

Actor Gary Coleman hit a pedestrian with his truck after arguing with him in a local bowling alley, police said.

Yeley out, Coleman in at Hall of Fame Racing

Twenty-year-old Brad Coleman will replace J.J. Yeley in the No. 96 Hall of Fame Racing Toyota beginning at the Aug. 17 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway.

Coleman says Franken has shifted stances

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.

Newlywed Gary Coleman brings marital woes to `Divorce Court'

The honeymoon is over for Gary Coleman and his new bride.

Coleman Says He'll Campaign on Record

The first time Norm Coleman went up against a celebrity for statewide office, he was slammed by former pro wrestler Jesse Ventura.

Coleman Says He's Secretly Been Married

Gary Coleman is a not-so-newlywed. The former "Diff'rent Strokes" star married 22-year-old Shannon Price in August on a mountaintop in Nevada, but they have been keeping their vows under wraps, the pair told "Inside Edition."

Minnesota Sen. Coleman Endorses Giuliani

Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman said Thursday he's backing Rudy Giuliani for president, throwing his support behind a fellow moderate Republican and former mayor.

No Museum Cash, Says Woodstock Veteran

Sen. Norm Coleman attended Woodstock and even did a video for a planned museum commemorating the famous music festival. But the Minnesota Republican recently voted against spending $1 million to help with the effort, saying government has better things to do with its money.

The Vine
Boys Provide Garden-to-door Service
Source: Kentucky.com: Homepage

Two Lexington, Kentucky brothers do gardening and sell their produce to neighborhood residents via a wagon.

Al Franken-Democrat From Acorn
Source: ibdeditorials.com

The former Stuart Smalley becomes the 60th Democrat in the U.S. Senate, thanks to the community organizers at Acorn and the little-known Secretary of State Project. Is the system being rigged?

Comedian elected to Senate in legal street fight
Source: Wall Street Journal

This is now the second time Republicans have been beaten in this kind of legal street fight. In 2004, Dino Rossi was ahead in the election-night count for Washington Governor against Democrat Christine Gregoire. Ms.

What's So Super About a Supermajority?
Source: The New York Times

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are about to reach the magical threshold of 60 votes, allowing them in theory to sweep aside Republican delaying tactics.

60: The magic number

As of today, democrats have the "super majority" that has not happened in thirty years. I want to caution my democratic representatives not to get crazy. There is work to be done.

Minnesota Decision: Al Franken Won, Supreme Court Says
Source: The Huffington Post

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that Democrat Al Franken be certified as the winner of the state's long-running Senate race. The high court rejected a legal challenge from Republican Norm Coleman, whose options for regaining the Senate seat are dwindling.

Michele Bachmann: 'You'll pay 65 percent of your income to feds' - Video
Source: minnesotaindependent.com

"You're going to wake up some morning and find out that 65 percent of what you make goes to the federal government," warns U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann in a decidedly odd video from this month's Minnesota GOP Central committee meeting. The clip also features Gov.

Norm Coleman will "likely give up" if state Court rules in Franken's favor
Source: hinessight.com

Senate Republican leaders appear willing to go to the mat for former Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.), but it's unclear whether Coleman wants to go to the mat for himself, reports Roll Call newspaper.

Is Norm Coleman denying us the right to equal representation?

As you all know the senate race between Norm Coleman and Al Franken is still in the courts and Norm is resolved to fight on, but how long should the citizens of Minnesota put up with the fight? Don't get me wrong if the tables were turned and Al was the one vowing to fight I wou …

Costs of Minn. senate fight top $50 million
Source: msnbc.com

Senate foes Democrat Al Franken and Republican Norm Coleman stepped off Minnesota's campaign trail last November after sinking $37 million into commercials, consultants and statewide tours.

Chris Coleman arrested, charged with murders of wife and sons
Source: ksdk.com

Law enforcement sources tell NewsChannel 5 that police have arrested and charged Chris Coleman for the deaths of his wife and two children.

Norm Coleman (R-MN) Is Not Only Losing His Senate Seat... He May Soon Find Himself Behind Bars
Source: Political Animal

The FBI is investigating allegations that former Senator Norm Coleman had clothing and other items purchased on his behalf by a longtime friend and businessman Nasser Kazeminy, according to a source in Minnesota who was interviewed recently by federal agents. [...]

Norm Coleman makes final argument to Minnesota Supreme Court: Ex-senator raises questions about fairness of absentee ballots
Source: The St. Paul Pioneer Press

Minnesota may have a uniform election law and election officials may have uniform training, but the outcome was far from uniform in the 2008 U.S. Senate race, Republican Norm Coleman told the state Supreme Court on Friday.

Minnesota 101 by Scott W. Johnson
Source: National Review Online

There is not much good to say about Franken, but he did not steal the election.

Coleman Appeal to be heard...in June
Source: The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Minnesotans won't know who their second U.S. senator will be until at least June.

Minnesota Poll: Most want Coleman to call it quits
Source: The Minneapolis Star Tribune

A new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll has found that 64 percent of those responding believe Coleman, the Republican, should accept the recount trial court's April 13 verdict that Democrat Franken won the race by 312 votes.

Political Musing: Implications of the Specter Switch to the Democratic Party

Senator Arlen Specter announced today that he was switching from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party.

Minnesota Poll: Most want Coleman to call it quits
Source: The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Nearly two-thirds of Minnesotans surveyed think Norm Coleman should concede the U.S. Senate race to Al Franken, but just as many believe the voting system that gave the state its longest running election contest needs improvement.

Minnesota Poll: Most want Coleman to call it quits
Source: The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Nearly two-thirds of Minnesotans surveyed think Norm Coleman should concede the U.S. Senate race to Al Franken, but just as many believe the voting system that gave the state its longest running election contest needs improvement.

No 2nd Minn. senator until at least June
Source: The Detroit Free Press

Minnesotans won't know who their second U.S. senator will be until at least June.

Has the FBI Contacted Norm Coleman? He Won't Say
Source: The New Republic

Norm Coleman met with the Minneapolis Star Tribune yesterday to publicize his no-hope legal appeal of the Minnesota Senate election. The paper asked whether the FBI had contacted him about the Nasser Kazeminy investigation.

The Hundredth Senator
Source: The New Republic

Does Tim Pawlenty have what it takes to be president? We may know the answer to that question surprisingly soon.

Sole Minn. senator lightens load with humor
Source: msnbc.com

Amy Klobuchar's sense of humor has put some gloss on what has been an odd predicament both for her and state of Minnesota.

" Minnesota's Norm Coleman Now Faces A Very Difficult Decision."

The photo es of Norm Coleman show a weary and strained face. Although I did not for him. I do have empathy for his personal turmoil.

Minn. court declares Franken leading vote-getter
Source: Yahoo! News

After a statewide recount and seven-week trial, Franken stands 312 votes ahead. He gained more votes from the election challenge than Coleman, the candidate who brought the legal action. ---- Pound sand Coleman -

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