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Franken Gaining On GOP's Coleman In Senate Race

Franken Gaining On GOP's Coleman In Senate Race
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Senator Norm Coleman (R-MN) leads his Democratic opponents by only a narrow margin in a new Rasmussen poll. The poll has Coleman beating Al Franken 46%-41%, and topping trial attorney Mike Ciresi 46%-42% -- results that are within the margin of error and showing the incumbent below 50%.

The poll gives Coleman a 54% favorable rating and a 46% unfavorable ratings, compared to Franken's 46%-47% rating and Ciresi's 40%-43% numbers.

Six months ago, Rasmussen had Coleman leading Franken by a 46%-36% margin.

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