My home state going blue?

Just thought I'd pass along some Kossian speculation on the 2008 Minnesota senate race. Norm Coleman, the Republican who took Wellstone's seat (boo!) is considered very vulnerable. There's talk of Al Franken running for the Democratic nomination. Here's Kos quoting subscription-only Roll Call:

Regardless of what happens to “The Al Franken Show,” rarely has there been a major event recently for the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, as the Democratic Party is known in Minnesota, without Franken making an appearance.

“He is not acting like someone who is just trying to help,” said Barry Casselman, a Minnesota-based political analyst. “He’s a much sought-after person for fundraisers and he’s been very helpful to DFL candidates. For over a year now, you see him everywhere.”

Franken also launched a political action committee, Midwest Values, in 2005. The PAC distributed more than $240,000 to candidates and other committees as of Oct. 18. That, combined with his trips through the political circuit and stint as an emcee for fundraisers, has helped endear him to the party faithful.

“He’s built up a lot of good will within the party,” said one Minnesota Democratic operative who did not want to be named. “He has positioned himself very well if he is going to run.”