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COLEMAN FOR U.S. SENATE PRESS RELEASE: “COLEMAN FOR SENATE RELEASES NEW TV SPOT IN TIME FOR MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL RIVAL MATCHUP BETWEEN VIKINGS AND PACKERS”
By Michael B. Brodkorb | September 8, 2008
This release was sent out yesterday.
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ST. PAUL – The Coleman For Senate Campaign today released its latest television ad highlighting Senator Norm Coleman’s ability to bring people together to get things done. Featuring Joe Bowler, a Vikings fan and a Packers fan, the ad lists a number of bipartisan accomplishments that Senator Coleman has been proud to work on during his time in the Senate.
“The start of this year’s NFL season, with the time-honored match-up of the Vikings and Packers, presents a great opportunity to highlight Norm’s commitment to bringing people together to get things done,” said Cullen Sheehan, Campaign Manager. “Throughout his time in the Senate, Norm has always put partisanship aside to get good things done for the people of Minnesota and the country. Whether its increasing funding for Pell Grants, making sure more seniors have access to more affordable prescription drug coverage, or working to craft meaningful energy policy that will reduce our dependence on foreign oil, Norm works with his colleagues on both sides of the aisle, Democrat or Republican, Vikings fan or Packers fan, to bring about real results.”
“Gift” can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/colemanforsenate [I posted the commercial above].
Script:
Joe Bowler: “Norm Coleman? Huh, the man has a gift. He can take two people, who don’t agree on anything, get them to work together and actually get something done. Republican, Democrat. East, West.
“That’s how he brought hockey back, got the funding to rebuild the I-35W Bridge, and increase Medicare coverage.
“Norm got these guys to work together. Republicans and Democrats? Piece of cake.”
“Gift” Backup:
“That’s how he brought hockey back…” “In 1993, the Minnesota North Stars abandoned the state for warmer climes in Dallas. To add to the insult, the now-Dallas Stars, with young stars like Mike Modano, ran roughshod over the NHL, capturing the 1999 Stanley Cup. But almost immediately after the team left, St. Paul — led by then-Mayor Norm Coleman — began maneuvering to bring hockey to Minnesota’s capital city. … Squeezing $65 million out of a Legislature notoriously skeptical of financing professional sports venues was not going to be easy. Carlson had pledged his support, but the 1997 legislative session — a nonbonding year — came and went without approval. That’s when Coleman made a decision widely credited with securing the franchise. Within weeks after the session’s conclusion, Coleman said the city would guarantee the state’s share.”   (Jason Hoppin, “The X turns 10,” St. Paul Pioneer Press, June 22, 2008)
“… got the funding to rebuild the I-35W Bridge…” “Congress is expected to put the finishing touches today on a $250 million emergency relief package to rebuild the crumpled Interstate 35W Bridge. Two days after the catastrophic bridge collapse in Minneapolis, the U.S. House and Senate unanimously approved separate relief measures Friday, requiring a new House vote to resolve minor differences. ‘It’s a technical issue,’ said John Schadl, a spokesman for House Transportation Committee Chairman Jim Oberstar, the Minnesota Democrat who authored the emergency aid. ‘It’s not a deal-breaker in any way.’ House passage came less than 48 hours after the accident. Several hours later, the Senate passed its version, adding a $5 million transit fund to overcome the objections of some Republicans concerned about the use of highway funds for mass transit purposes during the recovery period. … Minnesota’s two senators, Republican Norm Coleman and Democrat Amy Klobuchar, teamed up to secure passage of the Senate version by unanimous consent.”  (Kevin Diaz, “House approves emergency $250 million to rebuild bridge,” Star Tribune, August 4, 2007)
“…and increase Medicare coverage.” Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003. (Senate Vote 459, November 25, 2003)
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September 8th, 2008 at 2:54 PM
This is a joke.
Yes, we know he was involved with the Xcel Energy Center when he was a mayor, and any moron would have worked with Klobuchar for I-35W Bridge funding… but why tout medicare when he caused taxpayers $3.7 billion more for it by not allowing medicare to negotiate prices?
Oh, and those are rental shoes. Real bowlers don’t use rental shoes.
September 8th, 2008 at 3:10 PM
Aaron said: “moron would have worked with Klobuchar for I-35W Bridge funding…”
Kind of like Obama saying he worked on nuclear proliferation with Republicans?
September 8th, 2008 at 3:45 PM
What’s interesting about Coleman’s “bipartisanship” is that he’s voted more and more moderate as the election has come closer. Yup, the original chameleon. Which Coleman will we see in ’09? I guess that depends on what the polls say.
I don’t know if this’ll work in the comments, but I’ll try to post the graph of his votes with the Republican party.
September 8th, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Nope. You can see the graph here
September 8th, 2008 at 4:02 PM
“Norm got these guys to work together.”
Brodkorb/Carey/Craig,
Can you explain to me what it is that Norm claims to have done with the Vikings and Packers fans? What are they working on together and what role did Norm play in getting them to work together?
September 8th, 2008 at 4:13 PM
When I saw this commercial a few nights ago I mentioned to the wife what a poor excuse for a resume that was. He’s still riding the hockey thing! Yee-freekin’-ha! 6 years in the United States Senate and he has nothing better then the Hockey thing!!!! WTF!
Gee Norm, was the I35W bridge funding in jeopardy? “Look, I made sure we got money everyone knew we would getâ€.
Increased Medicare coverage? I’m sure he had to spearhead a lot of late night meetings to get fellow Senators to throw more money at a Government Entitlement program. Maybe next he can get a bunch of fish together and convince them to swim. Now if it was Medicare REFORM, he’d have something.
As I have said here before many times; Norm lost my support long ago. It is a good thing he is up against a dangerously unbalanced socialist or he might not even get my vote. I’ll take Norm’s lack of action before Al’s promised action.
Please, for the love of God, can we get a real conservative Senator that actually does something?!?!
September 8th, 2008 at 8:12 PM
“but why tout medicare when he caused taxpayers $3.7 billion more for it by not allowing medicare to negotiate prices?”
Why wouldn’t he tout his work on medicare, particularly when his work resulted in a defeat of liberal proposals to eliminate access to key drugs.
September 8th, 2008 at 9:26 PM
This is a perfect ad for Reality Check due to his (unfounded) claims of bi-partisan ability.
1) Brought hockey back. HOW? He was a democratic mayor, working with a democratic mayor, and a entirely democratic legislative contingent from the city and county. How is working with that slate of characters bi-partisan?
2) I-35 bridge. He is taking credit for a bill that Jim Oberstar wrote and got included in the federal transportation bill. He did vote with democrats to support it. So did EVERY OTHER REPUBLICAN IN CONGRESS.
3) Medicare reforms. He did this after the democrats took control, and jammed it down his throat. If being Harry Ried’s bitch is now seen as bi-partisan leadership, well, then Norm is truly a leader.
September 8th, 2008 at 9:43 PM
You’re such a fucking liar Leroy, it’s hillarious.
The Medicare reform legislation was signed by President Bush on December 8, 2003. Three years, before dip shit, dishonest Democrats lied their way to election victories in 2006.
Please also tell us how Jim Oberstar wrote the SENATE legislation on the I-35W bridge funding. Oberstar is a member of the HOUSE.
And regarding the Ex, and bringing NHL hockey back to Minnesota… none of it could have been done without Norm Coleman’s strong leadership and ability to bring together players from across the political spectrum to get it done.
JHC, you’re a dunce.
September 8th, 2008 at 10:41 PM
So, he is taking credit for ushering in Medicare reform during during his first year in the Senate? Yep. I bet a lot of voters would believe that the junior first year senator did that.
The Senate passed the House language. Language authored by JIM OBERSTAR.
And as for hockey, Coleman ONLY worked his fellow Dems. The water at the legislature was carried almost entirely by fellow former democrat Randy Kelly.
September 8th, 2008 at 10:48 PM
OR Leroy, you waste of space, Coleman’s ad refers to this (you know, bucking the administration, reaching across party lines, solving problems, getting things done)…
MINNEAPOLIS, July 31, 2008 — MN Senator Leads Successful Bipartisan Effort in Congress to Stop $11.4 Million State Medicare Cut
State and national long term care leaders today praised U.S. Senator Norm Coleman, from Minnesota, for leading a successful, bipartisan effort in Congress to stop the Bush Administration from moving forward with a Medicare regulation that would have cut Medicare-funded nursing home care by $5 billion over the next five years and $770 million in fiscal year 2009. Senator Coleman’s action ensures Minnesota seniors will be protected from cuts of $11.4 million in the year ahead….
…”Senator Coleman’s enormous efforts in Washington to protect his most vulnerable constituents reflect the independent thinking and action Minnesota needs, deserves and appreciates.”
…Alan G. Rosenbloom, President of the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care, stated, “From a policy standpoint, this is an outstanding development in terms of both meeting seniors’ changing health care needs, and doing so in a manner that uses Medicare funds efficiently. The Administration and Congress deserve enormous credit for working in an intelligent, collegial, bipartisan manner to help achieve today’s positive results.”
Working with U.S. Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND), Senator Coleman led a Senate letter-writing effort to HHS Sec. Mike Leavitt warning the planned Medicare change “will jeopardize the significant quality improvements made by the skilled nursing facility (SNF) community in recent years as well as the ability of SNFs to continue caring for high acuity patients. Because SNFs rely on Medicare to make up for chronic underfunding by the Medicaid program – an average of $13 per day for every Medicaid beneficiary in nursing homes nationwide – it is critically important that Medicare reimbursement remain fair and consistent. We believe that if the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) were to finalize its proposed rule, the ability of providers to care for our nation’s most vulnerable population – the frail elderly and disabled – would be severely threatened.”
Cullen also noted that Medicare cuts from Washington would have had a severely negative impact on the strength and viability of Minnesota’s Medicaid program. “Because nursing homes rely on Medicare to make up for chronic underfunding by the Medicaid program – an average of $25 per day for every Medicaid beneficiary in nursing homes in Minnesota – it was critically important to ensure Medicare reimbursements remain steady and consistent,” Cullen concluded.
SOURCE American Health Care Association
September 8th, 2008 at 10:51 PM
And on the 35W bridge funding, he’s not claiming credit for shit, but it’s ridiculous to discount his involvement. Here’s what Norm says:
“Getting this authorization through Congress and signed by the President in a matter of days is almost unheard of and is a testament to the joint efforts on both sides of the aisle. And the Department of Transportation has made $50 million of the $250 million immediately available to Minnesota. ”
Oberstar was involved. So was Coleman. So was the entire Minnesota delegation. Teamwork. Working together on important issues.
Things assholes like you and Al Franken don’t understand.
September 8th, 2008 at 10:51 PM
“And as for hockey, Coleman ONLY worked his fellow Dems. The water at the legislature was carried almost entirely by fellow former democrat Randy Kelly.”
Bullshit.
September 8th, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Vulgarity.
The last refuge of a defeated debater.
September 9th, 2008 at 12:51 AM
Leroy’s right.
September 9th, 2008 at 7:58 AM
Changing the subject: The last refuge of a defeated debater.
September 9th, 2008 at 7:59 AM
FACT: Norm has a record and experience, whether you agree with all of it or not.
FACT: Lord Faris has a record and experience, whether you agree with all of it or not.
FACT: Franken has no record or experience. The only things you can talk about are bad behavior, personal and business. Should be running for the county board and prove himself.
UNITING TODAY FOR MINNESOTA AND OUR STATE: Lord Faris and then we can sort it out between PLF and NORM in NOV. with a Minnesota NICE campaign between two responsible adults.
September 9th, 2008 at 8:58 AM
Whatever horrible firm is making Coleman’s ads… Keep it up!
First we have the Laurie hologram ad, then the bratty kid ad and now we have the dufus bowlers back again. It’s kind of like the Energizer bunny, people didn’t really think it was funny 15-20 years ago to begin with, but they still keep making them.
September 9th, 2008 at 9:32 AM
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September 9th, 2008 at 10:43 AM
FACT: Saying Norm has a record and experience is one thing, convincing Minnesota that his record and experience have, in any way, benefited the people of Minnesota is another.
FACT: Anyone who thinks that Lord Faris’ time on the Sunfish Lake city council (pop. 525) has left her better prepared to serve in the US Senate than Al Franken is partisan, delusional or, likely, a rich mixture of the two.
FACT: Al Franken’s time hosting a nationally syndicated political talk show has provided him far more experience in discussing and debating national and international issues than a turn on the local county board would.
FACT: Were PLF to win today, Norm Coleman would attack her just as ruthlessly as he would Al Franken. He has no record of accomplishment to run on, and as such, he has two months of mud tossing in his future. The opponent does not matter.
September 9th, 2008 at 1:01 PM
My hope is that Norm will gain a foothold in his next term and get something more done. Maybe author something conservative, get on some better committees, stop being so damned wishy washy. Lead, follow or get out of the way.
If he does have a solid record of bipartisan accomplishments, and I apologize to my fellow conservatives but I don’t see any here, then these are some really, really piss poor adds.
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