Why am I not surprised that the Tribune would endorse Norm Coleman? Since going to Washington, D.C., Sen. Coleman has not been a friend to the working person, he voted more often than not for legislation that helped big business and Wall Street. He did author a children’s cancer bill that passed; that was good, and will benefit many people.

Al Franken is no dummy, folks. He went to Harvard, and if you have spent any time talking to him, like I have, you will see someone with more than just satire between his ears. I urge Albert Lea area residents to vote for Franken, especially if your children are going to need to rely on the federal financial aid system for a college education — and how many children can get by without that these days?

Don’t bankrupt Al’s run for Senate by voting for a man who bailed out the bigwigs of Wall Street. Al Franken understands what it means to be poor, he understands what it means to have money and use it wisely. He also listens to all people no matter their party affliation. Sen. Coleman is part of Bush’s regime. It is time for a change. Vote Franken!

Michelle Larson Mundell

North Mankato