Someone is actually running against Franken

[question everything]

I admit, I have not heard of these "announcements" but, according to the July 2nd strib, Mike McFadden is up and running,
raising $700K in one month.

http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/214088611.html

The Republicans really really want this seat.

Also, from the same story:

Political oddsmaker Nate Silver puts the Minnesota Senate race down as a “likely Democrat” win in 2014. Republicans need to capture six seats in the U.S. Senate to retake the majority.

State Rep. Jim Abeler, R-Anoka, also launched his campaign for the U.S. Senate last month. Other Republicans, including state Sen. Julianne Ortman, R-Chanhassen, reportedly also are considering a run.

[Cooley Hurd]

1. We shouldn't rest - MN is a very odd state, politically....

...but Al is 2nd best modern senator MN has ever had. Wellstone 1st, Mondale 3rd and Humphey 4th.