Republicans believe they have a chance to defeat incumbent Foley

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Republicans believe they have a chance to defeat incumbent Foley

by Jake Grovum
Published: October 8,2010
Time posted: 4:39 pm
Tags: Al Franken, Barack Obama, Benjamin Kruse, Leo Foley, Michael Brodkorb, Mike Franklin, Norm Coleman

Prior to the 2004 election cycle, Sen. Leo Foley was the only DFLer representing Senate District 47. But that year Democrats took over both House seats, and they have been able to keep hold of all three posts in the suburban district ever since.

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