
If there is one constant throughout Norm Coleman's political life it is his tendency to change his mind.
I am a lifelong Democrat. Some accuse me of being the fiscal conservative in this race — I plead guilty! I'm not afraid to be tight with your tax dollars. Yet, my fiscal conservatism does not mean I am any less progressive in my Democratic ideals. From Bobby Kennedy to George McGovern to Warren Spannaus to Hubert Humphrey to Walter Mondale — my commitment to the great values of our party has remained solid.- to DFL City Convention Delegates in 1993
In December 1996, Coleman announced he was leaving the DFL party to join the Republican Party. Fast forward to November, 2008.
"Yesterday the voters spoke. We prevailed," "It's up to him (Franken) whether such a step is worth the tax dollars it will take to conduct. - Norm Coleman with regard to the possibility of a recount - Nov. 5, 2008
Oooops. That was the day after the election, wasn't it? That was the same day Landslide Norm Coleman stated on National Television the importance of a "healing process", and taking the moral high ground.
If I were trailing, I would step back. - Senator Norm Coleman, Nov. 5, 2008
I really believe that the people of Minnesota want to get this right, no matter what side of the aisle you are on - Norm Coleman
“The eyes of the nation are on the state that we love.” We need to show them that Minnesota has done everything we can to make sure that we protect every voter’s right. - Norm Coleman.
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