Norm Coleman Billboard Defaced With Swastikas

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[Anti-semitism, as the "authorities" allege? Or another (ironic) example 
of misguided anti-authoritarian commentary? Although, admittedly, there 
is something in the visual impact that intuitively hits the mark.]

Image here: http://www.startribune.com/images/hl/3463742_51304.html

Coleman billboard defaced in St. Paul
H.J. Cummins / Star Tribune

Published Nov. 29, 2002

A billboard of newly elected Republican Sen. Norm Coleman along 
Interstate Hwy. 94 in St. Paul was defaced with swastika markings and 
other Nazi references, apparently sometime Wednesday night, according to 
St. Paul police.

Senior Cmdr. Lisa McGinn said police are investigating the incident as 
property damage and possibly a hate crime. Coleman is Jewish.

The billboard shows Coleman, a U.S. flag and the message 
"Congratulations Sen. Norm Coleman." Someone sprayed "Newest member of 
the SS" onto the board.

The billboard, near Prior Avenue, is owned by Clear Channel Outdoor, 
whose offices are closed until Monday. The Coleman campaign did not 
return calls Thursday night.


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