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Coleman formally files as candidate, holds off on Ventura talk
Republican incumbent Norm Coleman said he would wait to see whether former Gov. Jesse Ventura enters the U.S. Senate race before assessing his impact.
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As he filed papers this morning to run for a second term in the U.S. Senate, Norm Coleman said he figures he's already got one new vote -- that of his 18-year-old daughter Sarah, who registered to vote at the same time.
"Lest there be any doubt, I'm going to sign these documents," Coleman said with a grin as he arrived at the Secretary of State's office across from the State Capitol, accompanied by his wife, Laurie, and their son, Jacob, along with their daughter.
Despite speculation that former Gov. Jesse Ventura may file for the Senate on Tuesday, Coleman declined to say how Ventura's candidacy would affect what has effectively been a two-man race so far between himself and DFL candidate Al Franken. Coleman is a Republican, and it's anticipated that Ventura would file under the Independence Party label.
"First, let's see what he does tomorrow," Coleman said. "If he files, it will be a different race than it looks like today, but again he's got more than 24 hours to make that decision, and we'll see what he does."
Ten years ago, Coleman placed second behind Ventura in the legendary race for Minnesota governor that landed the former professional wrestler and Brooklyn Park mayor at the State Capitol.
Coleman said he is the only candidate who has a record "of actually bringing people together and getting things done," and added that he is looking forward to a "very, very vigorous campaign."
A crowd of supporters jammed in around Coleman as he signed the papers and spoke afterward to reporters. The campaign said they included police officers, veterans, union members, outdoorsmen, mayors and college students.
Kevin Duchschere • 612-673-4455
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