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Coleman vs. Franken
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Human Events
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September 8, 2008
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Minnesota's U.S. Senate Race
In the popular film Man of the Year, Robin Williams portrayed Tom Dobbs. host of a hit late-night television show and one of the funniest men Jn America. On a lark. Dobbs decides to run for President. The comic's acerbic wit and penchant for skewering traditional politicians ("I did not have sex with that woman - unfortunately!") ignites a grassroots movement and he goes on to win. (Go get it on DVD and see for yourself.)
As it turned out, Man of the Year amounted to a preview of the current challenge to Sen. Norm Coleman (R.-Minn.) in what has to be called the showcase Senate race of this year. Setting off a political earthquake, comedian and onetime "Saturday ...
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