Published 10/26/2008
at L.A. Times - Politics
In one of the most prominent and expensive senatorial races of this election season, the comedian has proved to be a serious contender for GOP Sen. Norm Coleman's seat.
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The comedian's opening act warmed up the crowd, whose laughter echoed inside the cavernous lobby of the University of Minnesota's McNamara Alumni Center. Then the headliner stepped onto the stage, took the microphone in hand . . . and didn't tell a joke.
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