MN-Sen: Franken comes out swinging

by kos [courtesy of Daily Kos]

It's been frustrating watching the GOP pummel O2B candidate Al Franken with little response the past few months. There's an old-school view among consultants that you raise money until Labor Day, then you truly launch your campaign. However, we've seen in race after race that defining your opponent early can pay huge dividends. It worked for Jon Tester, as Conrad Burns was softened up in late 2005. And clearly, it's worked for Norm Coleman in Minnesota as Republicans have drug Franken through the mud all summer.

Well, it looks like things are finally changing. Franken's first ad looks good, and does a phenomenal job of explaining his "tax problem". And I love the "stay tuned for more" line, as the campaign clearly sets out to build its Norm Coleman narrative.

Franken would be one of our strongest progressive champions in the Senate. Winning this seat would be one of our biggest upgrades in the Senate this year. It's an important race.

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