http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2014/04/07/Franken-Freaks-Out-Over-Palin-Endorsement-of-Tea-Party-Rival-in-Minnesota-Senate-RaceSenator Al Franken (D-MN) is having a bit of a freak out out over Sarah Palin's endorsement on Thursday of state senator Julianne Ortman, the leading candidate to win the Republican nomination for the United States Senate in Minnesota and challenge him in the November general election.
On Monday, Senator Franken sent out a dire email warning of Palin's influence on the election. He also could not resist attacking the Koch brothers as well.
"Sarah Palin is now involved in the race — she just endorsed the Republican who, according to the Koch-affiliated poll, is only three points down," he wrote. "The Koch-backed attack group running ads against me just put out a new poll showing two of my Republican opponents within single digits — and, regardless of whether you trust their numbers, it's sure to egg on more right-wing attacks."
"The only way to beat Al Franken is with a public servant from the people, not from the establishment in Washington, and Julianne Ortman is just that public servant," Palin said in her endorsement announcement. Palin also said that Ortman is a true conservative and "a fighter for life and for our Second Amendment."
Ortman has a slight lead in the polls over Mike McFadden and several other candidates who are seeking the Republican nomination.
