Minnesota Senate: Franken 43%, Coleman 40%

[bernicewilliams]

It's the first time I see Franken leading here:

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2008/02/01_senatepoll/senatepollresults.pdf

[zanne]

1. Wow. I don't know if that's a good thing or not.

If he's elected, he'll get "unfunny" quick.

[DS1]

2. isn't that the point?

:crazy:

[featherman]

3. Go Al!

[Coexist]

4. I am so happy for him!

I saw Coleman in the Senate yesterday (on cspan) and thought of him.

Best of luck, AL!

[bigtree]

5. ooh!

holding breath . . . really.

Great news.

[bdamomma]

6. go Al!!!

[trotsky]

7. They key number here is not so much Franken at 43%

but Coleman at a pathetic 40%. An incumbent pulling only 40%? Normie's in trouble and this is undoubtedly ringing some alarm bells with his campaign staff.

[MADem]

17. Al needs to stay off small planes. NT

[speedoo]

8. Jeez, about time.

I'm really surprised that Franken is not smoking Coleman.

[NJSecularist]

9. Of course it's a good thing!!

We need all the Democratic seats in the Senate we can get! It could be a slaughter in November, in all 3 elections!

[in_cog_ni_to]

10. YES! YES! YES!!!!!!!

Go, AL!

[Unsane]

11. Can you imagine Franken winning? O'Reilly's head will explode.

[NJSecularist]

12. Even more reason why I will be rooting hard for Al!!!

[redwitch]

14. That would be icing on the cake.

I hope someone has a camera rolling. :-)

[cali]

13. This is great, great news

it means Norm's in trouble no matter what. Al still doesn't have the dem nomination wrapped up, and I'd like to see a few more polls, but this is really good news. And it would drive the freepies absolutely bonkers.

[Egnever]

15. I dont like franken

But I despise Coleman. Go Al go!

[george_maniakes]

19. you mind me asking why?

he just seems like such a humble self-depracating guy.

[Egnever]

22. Not at all

He strikes me completely the oposite from what you describe. I had a real hard time listening to him on Air america. He always seemd to want to be the one doing the talking and always cut off his guests. It used to make me crazy.

I am all for getting rid of that clown Coleman though. So more power to him! Hell I might even donate to his campaign.

[MADem]

16. Now THERE is a race where anyone who can help, should. NT

[kentuck]

18. When he gets the support of Obama or Hillary...

he will go much higher.

[MaineDem]

20. Franken still has to win the primary

I understand the competition is wicked rich and putting up a good fight.

[Beausoir]

24. Mike Cerisi has piles of personal wealth. But, I think Franken will beat him.

[MaineDem]

26. I hope so. Thanks. n/t

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

21. Great news, and no surprise

That guy has an astounding amount of energy and dedication. I don't always agree with him but I always respect and admire him. Go Al!

[SammyWinstonJack]

23. Cool beans!

:bounce:

[Beausoir]

25. Wow! Great news. The Teeth From Brooklyn needs to pack his bags.

[HughMoran]

27. YAY!

Go Franken!