Big Oil’s Big Investment in Norm Coleman

Coleman Has Taken Over $244,000 From The Oil And Gas Industry.  Since running for Senate in 2002, Coleman has taken $244,900 from the oil and gas industry. 

Coleman Voted for $5 Billion Tax Break for Big Oil. In May 2006, Coleman voted to provide $5 billion in tax breaks to big oil companies over five years. This money could have been used to provide tax cuts to the middle class that were instead eliminated. [Vote 118, 5/11/06; Washington Post, 4/26/06; Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, 5/11/06; New York Times, 12/9/05]

Big Oil’s investment in Norm Coleman has paid off…but not for you.

Oil Company Profits Since Norm Coleman's Term Began

Gas Prices Since Norm Coleman's Term Began

Since Norm Coleman was sworn into the Senate, gas prices have risen from $1.48 to $3.90 per gallon while oil companies have earned over half a trillion dollars in profits.  No wonder Big Oil has invested so heavily in Norm Coleman. 

Coleman’s salary may be paid for by the people of Minnesota, but he’s Bought by Big Oil.