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Jewish senators gain ground in Minnesota and Wisconsin politics
In Minnesota and Wisconsin the upper Midwest shows unusual political tolerance as Jewish candidates win multiple Senate races. Norm Coleman follows Wellstone and Boschwitz. Wisconsin boasts Kohl and Feingold. Analysts cite reform traditions, open attitudes, and demographic factors.
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Washington
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Norm Coleman
Paul Wellstone
Rudy Boschwitz
Wisconsin
Senate
Herb Kohl
Russ Feingold
Wellstone
Boschwitz
Coleman
Walter Mondale
Leslie Kupchella
Steve Schier
Carleton College
Ira Forman
Upper Midwest
Lower Midwest
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Forman