MN-Sen: Ciresi drops out

Al Franken is likely our nominee.

Attorney Mike Ciresi announced Monday that he is dropping out of the race for Sen. Norm Coleman’s (R-Minn.) seat, likely clearing the way for comedian Al Franken in the Democratic contest.

“In my judgment, continuing the endorsement race would only lead to an unnecessary floor fight. It is time to step aside,” Ciresi said in a statement.

Franken still faces professor Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer in the race for the nomination, but the peace activist has not raised the kind of money Franken and Ciresi amassed in their campaign coffers.