Norm Coleman Considering 2010 Governor Run

Norm Coleman is at the center of current GOP discussions as a possible contender in the 2010 race to be governor of Minnesota.

Coleman, a Republican and former Democrat, recently lost his Senate seat to Democrat Al Franken, formerly a writer and comedian on the TV show Saturday Night Live, after several lengthy months of election recounts. Coleman conceded and Franken accepted victory on Wednesday, July 1.

According to several GOP officials, such as former officer Annette Meeks and Republican National Committee member Brian Sullivan, Coleman would be a frontrunner in the seemingly wide open race, should he decide to run.

According to The Huffington Post, Republicans would consider Coleman a good candidate as his name is known, he already has an established fundraising base, and he has political experience. Some also think he has been viewed with increasing favour for holding out to the bitter end where the Minnesota Senate race was concerned.

On the other hand, Coleman would have to overcome obstacles such as possible voter resentment for dragging out said Senate race, and his name appearing in a Texas civil lawsuit concerning political funding.

Nearly twelve Republicans have announced intentions or considerations of running for Governor, since currently Republican Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty revealed he would not run for a third term.