Who’s Your Nanny?

David Coleman / Truthdig Feb 20, 2011 The Obama administration is under attack for alleged nanny-state behavior -- telling kids what to eat and how they should exercise. But where's the critique of corporate intrusion into the personal lives of employees?The Obama administration is under attack for alleged nanny-state behavior. But where's the critique of corporate intrusion into the personal lives of employees? Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Franken Takes On New Role in D.C.

Staff / Truthdig Jul 7, 2009 Following his arrival on Capitol Hill on Monday, Al Franken downplayed his status as the winner of the 60th Democratic seat in the U.S. Senate and emphasized what his Minnesota constituents need their "second senator" to accomplish. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Poll: U.S. Voters Split on Franken’s Win

Staff / Truthdig Jul 2, 2009 So, Al Franken officially will become a senator next week, but given his long and bitter battle with rival Norm Coleman, not to mention his pronounced unpopularity among Republicans, it's not entirely surprising that a Rasmussen Reports national poll released Thursday registered substantial voter displeasure at the prospect of Franken's arrival on Capitol Hill. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

That’s Senator Al Franken to You

Staff / Truthdig Jun 30, 2009 At long last, the Minnesota Supreme Court has declared Al Franken the victor in the state's remarkably tight and seemingly endless U.S. Senate race. The comedian-turned-politician won the almost eight-month-long battle against Republican incumbent Norm Coleman, who conceded Tuesday, by 312 votes, giving the Democrats a filibuster-proof 60-seat majority in the Senate to add to their comfortable advantage in the House. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Still Waiting on Minnesota

Staff / Truthdig Jun 26, 2009 It's been nearly eight months since Minnesotans went to the polls and they still don't know who one of their senators is. Norm Coleman trails Al Franken by 312 votes and the case is now in the hands of Minnesota's Supreme Court, if only it could be bothered to rule. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Norm Coleman Is the Energizer Bunny of Losers

Staff / Truthdig Apr 14, 2009 After five months of recounting and legal wrangling in Minnesota's endless Senate battle, Al Franken has more votes than he started with and Norm Coleman still can't accept that he's out of a job. A state court just sided with Franken, but Coleman has said he will continue to appeal. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

God Wants Norm Coleman to Serve, Says Norm Coleman

Staff / Truthdig Feb 10, 2009 How's this for chutzpah? Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., hanging on to his job by a thread, told a conservative radio audience that "God wants me to serve." So why did God let Al Franken win the recount? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Coleman’s New Gig

Staff / Truthdig Jan 23, 2009 While he's enduring his umpteenth go-round with arch-rival Al Franken over Minnesota's now-vacant Senate seat, Norm Coleman has found himself some gainful employment to keep him busy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Burris Hangs in the Balance

Staff / Truthdig Jan 7, 2009 The Coleman-Franken battle wasn't the only drama going down Tuesday on Capitol Hill. Roland Burris, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's pick for Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat, was not part of the swearing-in ceremony for new members of Congress, but he just might make it after all. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Welcome Back, Congress

Staff / Truthdig Jan 7, 2009 There were just a few action items -- emphasis on action -- for the 111th Congress to contend with on the broad domestic and global scale as veteran members reconvened and new recruits made it official on Tuesday. Get to work, people. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Senator Franken, at Last?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2009 After recounting 2.4 million ballots cast in the state's U.S. Senate election, Minnesota officials are ready to name Al Franken the winner by a mere 225 votes. Franken's rival, Sen. Norm Coleman, will likely fight the decision in the state Supreme Court. His campaign manager, meanwhile, is calling for a do-over. Updates after the jump. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Minnesota Recount Stuck in the Mud

Staff / Truthdig Dec 30, 2008 Minnesotans have been parodied for their politeness, but the state's Senate race seems to get nastier and nastier. With Al Franken taking a sliver of a lead by most estimates, the bitter recount battle halted Monday as both sides made a scene in Secretary of State Mark Ritchie's office. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )