It looks like Al Franken has a virtual lock on the Democratic Senate nomination in Minnesota. From The Hill:
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 little-known professor Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer for the DFL nomination.