Norm Coleman

Norm Coleman rules out run against Dayton, takes shot at GOP's "purity police"

Earlier this year, Minnesota Republicans said they wanted to see Norm Coleman challenge Gov. Mark Dayton in 2014. They won't get their wish.SEE ALSO:-- Norm Coleman on Michelle Obama's Oscars appearance: Obamas "owe Hollywood so much" -- Norm Coleman's "shadowy" American Action Network under fire fo ... More >>

Norm Coleman on Michelle Obama's Oscars appearance: Obamas "owe Hollywood so much"

Norm Coleman has had some surprisingly nice things to say about President Obama lately, but he's still a Republican, and he couldn't resist the urge to take a shot at the first lady during an appearance yesterday on Wolf Blitzer's CNN show.SEE ALSO: Michele Bachmann's "tar baby" Obama blast "has not ... More >>

Norm Coleman, contra Romney, says Roe v. Wade "not going to be reversed" [VIDEO]

During a meeting with the Republican Jewish Coalition yesterday in Beechwood, Ohio, former U.S. Senator Norm Coleman -- now working as an adviser to the Romney campaign -- was asked about abortion rights.SEE ALSO:-- Norm Coleman's "shadowy" American Action Network under fire for flouting law-- GOP R ... More >>

Norm Coleman: Obamacare won't be repealed, despite what Romney says

​Remember Norm Coleman? Seems like it's been a while since we've seen his name in the news.Turns out, he's still quietly working as a "special adviser" to Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney. Well, quietly until last weekend, when he opened his mouth and said something Romney probably wish ... More >>

Sunlight Foundation targets Norm Coleman

Norm Coleman, hippie freak.​Former Sen. Norm Coleman found gainful employment a few weeks ago, signing on with one of those power-wielding Washington, D.C., law firms that most folks have never heard of. He won't actually ply the legal trade with Hogan Lovells as a senior government adviser, ... More >>

Jeff Larson: Political Landlord

AP ImagesLarson has rented to more than just Norm Coleman.​By Mike Mullen In mid-2008, it came out that Jeff Larson had been renting a Washington, D.C. apartment to then-Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn), a close friend and political cohort. As a landlord, Larson -- the subject of last week's fea ... More >>

Norm Coleman could fight Reince Priebus for GOP leadership

Will Norm Coleman save the GOP from the insidious influence of Wisconsin?​Norm Coleman, who has been doing his will-he-won't-he dance for months now, appears to be one step closer to running for Chairman of the Republican National Committee.Today an anonymous "close source" told the press that Col ... More >>

Norm Coleman is so over the "felons for Franken" meme

Norm Coleman say's he's not interested in fighting old fights.​Minnesota Majority claims felons flipped the 2008 U.S. Senate election for Democrat Al Franken. Tim Pawlenty wants an investigation. Fox News is outraged. The Wall Street Journal is shocked. Norm Coleman? He's so over the whole l ... More >>

Norm Coleman denies throwing in with the birther fringe

Laying down with the birther queen?​It probably comes as no shock that Michele Bachmann shared a stage on Sunday with Orly Taitz, the California dentist and self-described "Birther Queen" who rose to prominence filing frivolous lawsuits over Barack Obama's supposedly fraudulent birth certifica ... More >>

Norm Coleman says he's not running for governor

The former senator used his Facebook page to tell supporters the timing isn't right for a run for governor.

Coleman's not running yet, but he leads GOP nod for governor

A new Rasmussen poll also finds that another former Senator, Mark Dayton, now leads the Democratic field.

Coleman, Franken naked in MAD Cialis spoof

When the time comes to concede defeat in the land of 10,000 recalls, will you be ready?

Pawlenty's Death Cult and Coleman's Face

Pawlenty's Death Cult and Coleman's Face

Governor T-Paw backs off constitutional threat

Coleman diagnosed with Bell's palsy

Former Sen. Norm Coleman was been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a condition that led to temporary paralysis on the left side of his face.

FEC drops complaint against Coleman

The Federal Elections Commission said they had cleared a complaint against Coleman's campaign alleging campaign funds were misused to defend himself against allegations in a lawsuit.

Coleman goes to Harvard

If he planned on avoiding that whole "losing" a recount to a comedian thing, he's out of luck.

Lawsuit against Coleman donor dismissed

Nasser Kazeminy was accused of trying to funnel $75,000 to Coleman's family through his wife's business.

Attorneys in Kazeminy case say company didn't conduct thorough investigation

Attorneys for the man making the allegations against Coleman's donor say the company's investigation was bogus.

Coleman cleared of wrongdoing in Kazeminy suit

The Texas company involved in a lawsuit centered around one of Norm Coleman's friends and donors cleared Coleman of any wrongdoing in the case.

Judge hears case to dismiss Kazeminy suit

Lawyers will present their case in front of a Texas judge today in hopes of having the lawsuit against Norm Coleman donor Nasser Kazeminy dismissed.

Coleman will announce next spring if he plans to run for governor

Coleman says he will wait until spring to announce his plans, but KSTP calls him out for being a giant tease. What's going on here?

LIVE VIDEO: Coleman to speak at 3 p.m. CST, Franken at 4:15 p.m. on court ruling

Watch/listen to both of their press conferences here.

Coleman concedes race, says court has spoken

Norm Coleman says he has conceded and ended the longest election race in Minnesota history.

Pawlenty will sign Franken's election certificate today

Pawlenty congratulates Franken, says he will sign election certificate today. Read his full statement here.

Coleman makes life easy for late night talk show kings

Besides the political parties raking in bank during this cat fight, there are others who benefit from our misery: the late night talk show hosts. Norm Coleman is pretty hilarious, isn't he?

Coleman can't pay all legal bills for Kazeminy suits with campaign cash, FEC says

The Federal Elections Commission came back to Norm Coleman with two drafted opinions based on his inquiry about paying legal bills with campaign funds.

Minn. Supreme Court decision chatter was false, so now we wait some more

Politics in Minnesota caught some national attention yesterday when they reported that the Minnesota Supreme Court would rule on Norm Coleman's recount appeal Thursday. Too bad their sources were wrong.

Coleman owes Franken $95,000, court says

The court ruled that Coleman owes Franken $95,000 in court costs. Minnesota law says the loser pays the winner's costs in an election contest, so it's all on Coleman's shoulders.

Oops: Coleman knows all about getting competitive on "the ethernet"

Another win for Republicans everywhere who just try so very hard to be hip with this thing we've long been calling the internet.

Franken/Coleman battle tops $50 million, appeal starts today

Including all of the money spent during election season, Coleman and Al Franken have spent a combined $50 million on the race for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat. And you wonder why these guys keep fighting.

Now we wait: Coleman appeal up to justices; who believes in him?

After each candidate's legal team took the stand for some grilling from the justices, it appears that Coleman got the short end of the stick.

Can't Wait: Coleman's Minn. Supreme Court appeal starts Monday

Take a couple deep breaths of fresh air this weekend and enjoy the outdoors before our lives get painful again.

Serial flasher and the serial Senate race

Franken, my dear, they give a damn

Franken/Coleman poll mania: 54 percent of Minnesotans want Coleman to concede

The latest Rasmussen Reports poll has a lot of interesting results highlighting how Minnesotans feel about the ongoing fight for the state's open U.S. Senate seat.

Norm Coleman punked by progressives

Yesterday the former senator who refuses to leave got hoodwinked into appearing on a YouTube clip.

Only 1 in 4 Minnesotans think Coleman should appeal to Supreme Court, poll says

Minnesotans are pissed: They don't want Pawlenty to run for a third term and they do not approve of the state Legislature.

Coleman files reply brief to Minnesota Supreme Court

In response to Franken's claim that differing decisions by counties on absentee ballots didn't change the final outcome, Coleman said there were "widespread, deliberate disparities" between counties that did affect the final outcome of the race.

Dean Barkley to throw first pitch at Saints Recount Night

Independence Party candidate Dean Barkley will throw out the first pitch of the game. Barkley came in third against Coleman and Franken on Election Day.

Coleman wants to use campaign funds for defense in Kazeminy suit

Coleman is asking the FEC if he can use his campaign funds for a defense against allegations in a lawsuit involving a buddy and campaign donor, Nasser Kazeminy.

GOP clowns: Bachmann, Pawlenty, Coleman play the part

The three notable Minnesota Republicans are officially part of the "RNC Clown College".

GOP will support Coleman's fight all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court

Republicans have now made it clear they will do whatever it takes to support Norm Coleman's continued fight until he has exhausted all of his options.

Coleman files appeal, asks for court to add or remove votes

Norm Coleman's legal team officially filed their appeal brief with the Minnesota Supreme Court Thursday in their continued fight for the U.S. Senate seat.

Pawlenty: Specter switch won't affect Coleman appeals

Despite the increasing spotlight on the Minnesota U.S. Senate race, Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty insists Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter's decision to turn Democrat won't change anything in Norm Coleman's appeal case.

Nearly 2 in 3 Minnesotans want Coleman to concede, poll says

Just 28 percent of those polled called his appeal to the state Supreme Court "appropriate".

Coleman to file Minn. Supreme Court appeal this afternoon

Norm Coleman's legal team will officially file their appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court this afternoon.

Coleman stilling harping on Star Tribune "ambush attack"

Unfortunately Norm Coleman is on the losing side of an extremely long and dirty fight for a U.S. Senate seat. So instead of looking forward, Coleman continues to look back and find people to blame for the embarrassing spot he finds himself in.

Coleman pulls a Bush, successfully dodges moving objects

When interviewed about the egg attack, Coleman described his reaction as a "George Bush move". Bush gets shoes hurled at him, Coleman gets eggs.

Franken outraises Coleman, but both low on cash

Norm Coleman and Al Franken are raking in serious dough for their U.S. Senate seat fight, but they are in need of some big boosts to make it through the upcoming appeals. They've already spent $11 million and there's no end in sight.

NY Times joins chorus telling Coleman to concede

The chorus against Norm Coleman's never-ending appeal plans continues to grow. Add the Gray Lady to the mix and now we're really talking.