Not So Funny.

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    • Subject Terms:
      MINNESOTA; UNITED States
    • Subject Terms:
      DEMOCRATIC Party (Minn.)
    • Subject Terms:
      FRANKEN, Al, 1951-; COLEMAN, Norm, 1949-
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses comedian Al Franken's pursuit of a U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota in 2008. His opponent, Republican Senator Norm Coleman, is reportedly ahead of him in the race. Potential problems for Franken are discussed, including his distance from the common voter and controversy around vulgar jokes he has told in the past. Franken's affiliation with the Democratic Party is also described.