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 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The first time Norm Coleman went up against a celebrity for statewide office, he was slammed by former pro wrestler Jesse Ventura.
Coleman did better against his second famous opponent, edging former Vice President Walter Mondale to win his seat in the U.S. Senate. He's hoping to repeat that success in his third run against a well-known name in as many tries — Democrat Al Franken, the former "Saturday Night Live" comedian and radio host.
Coleman has become one of the state's most recognizable politicians. But in preparing for his latest fight, Coleman has tried to turn the spotlight back on Franken, criticizing some of the more outrageous or profane things he's said or written in years of comedy routines and liberal commentary.
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