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Mike Ciresi
Background: A plus if he can package it as an impressive courtroom record setting right corporate wrongs.
Political skills: A question mark after his unsuccessful 2000 Senate bid in which he alienated some party regulars by refusing to respect their endorsement.
Image: Lawyers, especially rich ones, aren't an easy sell.
Style: Smart, tough, detailed arguments -- the lawyer again. But can he be lovable?
AL Franken
Background: Star power as a hip humorist, but a long trail of earthy, controversial remarks may not seem senatorial.
Political skills: First time out but has worked tirelessly and won many allies.
Image: Hollywood, Big Apple aura not a plus with all outstate swing voters.
Style: Working toward a cautious but still-authentic voice. Impressing many with just-folks charm.
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