Franken challenges Coleman on the war

Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken held a huge fundraiser in Moorhead late last night, kicking off his 2008 effort to defeat incumbent Republican Norm Coleman.  He took issue with Coleman's consistent support of the President's policy in Iraq:

Franken, who opposes the war in Iraq, said Coleman had a chance tosupport bringing military servicemen home, but didn’t. He believesColeman’s vulnerability on the war could affect voters’ decisions nextyear.

Colemansaid earlier this month he rejects a specific withdrawal date fromIraq, but added that troops need to be removed from heavy combat nextyear.

“I’m going to hold him accountable,” Franken said of Coleman.

Even after a long night, Franken heads back on the campaign trail today.  From 4 PM to 8 PM this evening, he will appear at Eagen Central Park picnic shelter, where he will be joined by two local Minnesota legislators.

A few celebrities have contributed to Franken's campaign.  Rosie O'Donnell, for example, has donated $2,300.