I wonder if they’ll be on the same plane

Al Franken and Norm Coleman are both headed to Washington D.C. this week. A spokeswoman for Franken said he's leaving tonight for a trip that will "prepare him for the Senate." She said he'll be back in Minnesota on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Norm Coleman will be in Washington to attend a fundraiser hosted by the National Republican Senatorial Committee.

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