The following fax, sent out to PACs, Trade Associations, and Washington lobbyists, speaks pretty much for itself:

You can also view a readable, full-size version. The letter promises access to Coleman in exchange for campaign contributions; the text reads, in part:

As you know, raising money is the first step to winning, and money matters. But early money and support make an even bigger difference in my quest for victory. I am writing to ask you for your full support of my ’08 Senate race. …

We’re launching the Coleman for Senate ’08 Max Out Package that we are offering through June 30, 2007. Our goal with this program is to make sure my early and strongest supporters participate in all we’re doing this year and I’m hoping you can join me in these beginning stages of my re-election campaign. …

PAC contributions to Coleman for Senate ’08 Max Out Package in the amount of $10,000 will be entitled to the following:

MAXOUT PACKAGE–Coleman for Senate ’08 Checks must be postmarked no later than 6/30/07 to qualify for benefits listed below:

–Participation in one of the annual tirps listed below each year: Napa Valley Wine Tour Napa, CA Brainerd Retreat Brainerd Lakes area, MN Tour of Twin Cities and XCEL Energy Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

–Attendance at five DC events honoring Senator Coleman –Private event with up to five guests of your choosing