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COLEMAN FOR U.S. SENATE RELEASES SECOND TV AD
By Michael B. Brodkorb | June 18, 2008
Tonight I, along with probably tens of thousands of Minnesotans, received an e-mail from U.S. Senator Norm Coleman’s campaign manager Cullen Sheehan announcing a new TV ad. From the e-mail:
“The new spot highlights Norm Coleman’s 30-year commitment to bringing people together to get things done for Minnesota and features Norm’s wife, Laurie.
As the person who knows Norm best, Laurie knows firsthand the extraordinary commitment Norm has to the people of Minnesota. Laurie also knows that comments in recent political attack ads lack accuracy and truth about the Senator’s record.
Our campaign’s new ad underscores Norm’s record of bringing people together to get things done for Minnesota. And, as a strong, independent voice for the state, Norm is recognized for his efforts to increase our nation’s emphasis on renewable energy and making our nation more energy independent.” Source: Coleman for U.S. Senate e-mail, June 18, 2008
This is a great ad.
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June 18th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Norm’s fun and approachable attributes will a powerful weapon against Al Franken’s angry and stupid attributes.
Nice job.
June 18th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Dang it, Norm, enough with the “independent voice” already. The Good Lord gave you two ears and one mouth for a reason!
June 18th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
ROFLMAO!!!
Who scripted this one – the same brainiacs who whipped out: “Little Markie At The Bus Stop”??!?
This race is over.
June 18th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
That was actually a really good commercial. Laurie Coleman is hot too, not sure how a lady her age can look SO fine!
June 18th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
the best thing norm has done this week is not the ad, but supporting offshore drilling, nuclear energy and coal to oil. not sure about anwr, but this is progress.
franken’s position, per his website, is more of the same dribble: renewables (which help starve the children)conservation, higher fuel standards–no mention of utilizing drill, drill, drill–just win,win,win with renewables.
coleman wins by 10+ unless franken starts realizing people count as much as polar bears.
June 18th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Lol… Didn’t Norm get injured in his dumpster? The ad reminds one of that story.
June 18th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Yoni, that was a terrible commercial; plus it opens up the question:
“was that the kitchen in St. Paul, Washington D.C., or LA?”
Not to mention, “was what’s in the trash that disgusting language Laurie used while she was in that one act play”?
Let alone: “Were those pictures published in The Washington Post in that trash, too?”
If the brainiacs at Team Smokescreen think Laurie Coleman is representative of “Minnesota Values”, they probably are the same brainiacs that produced “Little Markie At The Bus Stop”.
I cannot believe they put Norm’s wife in play.
Say, that reminds me – did ol’ Smokescreen ever show a profit from his wife’s hair dryer thingy?
June 18th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
this is a great commercial. too bad franken doesn’t have as good of sense of humor as norm.
June 18th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
That spot rocks!!!! Fantastic. I asked all my college buddies to view it. Thumbs up! Really genuine. If someone doesn’t like it …they’re jealous (cause she’s pretty)
June 18th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
It looks like Tommy is back to trashing family members again.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
So, Michael – Laurie’s hiding from her starring roles? Or hiding where she lives?
Or hiding from those phots she was so proud of, in The Washington Post?
C’mon, Michael – Norm’s always hiding; why should Laurie be any different?
You guys are the ones that put her in play, by starring her in this advertisement.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
I high gag reflex factor albeit a nice ad.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
Tommy: I didn’t “put her in play.” Let me remind you that on my blog, you will be respectful of the family members of elected officials. Be careful Tommy. Based on some of your disgusting and false posts, it’s very clear that you don’t like Mrs. Coleman.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Michael, I have no problem with Mrs. Coleman. And the facts are: She was very proud of her 2004 story and pictures in the Washington Post – pictures that some people thought unseemly. She did indeed have a starring role in a one act play – that’s a recorded fact. The Coleman Family did/does have households in LA, St. Paul, and Washington DC – that’s a fact.
And the fact is, I wouldn’t be discussing this if your side hadn’t decided to use her in this ad.
But your side using Laurie in this ad shouldn’t surprise anybody; after all, Laurie shamelessly hyped her senatorial hubby in her hair dryer thingy business.
As much as you want to, Michael – you don’t get it both ways. You put her in play, now you deal with it.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Why would’nt you show Laurie. She is a tremendous attribute. I have worked with her on a couple of charitable committees in MN an have found her to be delightful, kind, hardworking, generous, respectful and shy.
Plus you have to love that Minnesota accent!
Sorry Dems this is a winner ad!!!!! Women lopve it.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
Why wouldnt you show Laurie. She is a tremendous attribute. I have worked with her on a couple of charitable committees in MN an have found her to be delightful, kind, hardworking, generous, respectful and shy.
Plus you have to love that Minnesota accent!
Sorry Dems this is a winner ad!!!!! Women love it.
June 19th, 2008 at 12:07 am
Sorry Justin , That won’t work. It is a great ad. Focus on your own guy. He needs help.
June 19th, 2008 at 12:19 am
“Take out the papers and the TRASH,
Or you don’t get no spendin’ cash.”
Yakety-yak by The Coasters, 1958
June 19th, 2008 at 12:25 am
Bergus,
That picture was from the Washington Post. So it must be fine for everyone to look at. There wasn’t even any warning about offensive content associated with the article.
If it will make you feel better, I’ll warn people.
If you click on the following link, it will show a scantily clad picture of Laurie Coleman. If you aren’t sure that you can handle seeing such a picture, DO NOT click on the following link!
http://img246.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lauriecolemanxj2.jpg
June 19th, 2008 at 8:39 am
I am a 30 year Republican supporter and contributor and I have to tell you I am embarrassed by this ad. This has the look and feel of an SNL ad. And what is with the corny music? Norm needs to start taking this race seriously or we are going to have some major problems holding on to his seat. Grow some balls Norm! Until you start putting out real ads, I am not writing any more checks. I don’t know who is advising you to put out this nonsense but you better get some people on board that know what they are doing. And, you better do it soon.
June 19th, 2008 at 10:10 am
willie slick,
you need to lighten up. this is a great ad, especially when you consider franken’s view of women, be it so-called humor, wit, satire, etc.
norm alludes to his respect to women, franken to demeaning women. i have to believe most women will go ga-ga over this ad.
obviously this ad was made last winter (note snow in last scene) which gives it further credence as not trying to play on franken’s problems, but revealing he does not have a problem with working, or living with, strong female personalities.
June 19th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Well this ad is just like all the others, it’s doesn’t tell me jack shit about Norm other then he has a nice looking wife, who apparently is a ghost in his kitchen.
Quit the fluff ads and give me solid reasons I should vote for Norm.
June 19th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
And you all forget that Al Franken dragged his wife in to the campaign when he made talked about having sex with a vomiting woman. I’m pretty sure that was an anecdote from his auto-biography, under the chapter about his marriage.
June 19th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
The ad was not made last winter. The ad was just put together recently. The footage of Norm taking out the trash was shot during the winter. They’ve already admitted that Laurie was not in the room where the footage of Norm in his kitchen was taken. Her image was greenscreened in.
June 19th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
I love the quick shot and focus on Laurie’s wedding ring. The two of them can’t even find time to film a re-election ad together?
Norm’s a fake!
June 19th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
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June 19th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Flat out disturbing! “Special tax breaks for the rich”. What are you talking about? The government makes more profit (tax revenue) on a gallon of gas than the “Big Bad” oil companies.
Who in their right mind thoght this corny pap would appeal to any conservatives who are disgusted with him on a whole host of issues.
I really hate to say this, but I have to agree with two-putt and say this is a lackluster effort at best!
Good grief!
June 20th, 2008 at 7:28 am
I.R. Informed
Who raised the gas tax on the people of Minnesota? The democrats!!!
You’re not informed you’re a brain washed moron.
June 20th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Everybody and their brother knows that the Democrats (along with 6 Republicans) overrode Pawlenty’s veto to raise the State’s gas tax 8.5 cents. So Hottip, the Democrats could not have passed this legislation, that I adamantly opposed, w/out the assistance of a Half/dozen R’s.
The point of entry #27, is that I was dumbfounded when Mrs. Coleman talked about how Norm voted against “special tax-breaks” for the “Big Bad Oil Companies”. The last time I checked, most oil companies make between 7-10 cents of profit per gallon while they get taxed through the nose by the State, Feds, and everyone else along the way. So hottip, since you believe I am a “Brain-Washed Moron”, enlighten me with you vast intellect by telling me what Mrs. Coleman is referring to.
Thanks!
June 20th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
sorry my bad
June 20th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
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