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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Al Franken Is About to Become a Senator
Definitely.The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that the Minnesota Democrat beat Norm Coleman in November and is entitled to be seated in the U.S. Senate.
Coleman finally conceded later in the afternoon, and Govenor Tim Pawlenty said he'd sign the formal election certificate.
Franken is expected to be seated next week, after the Senate returns from its July 4th break.
Labels: Al Franken, Norm Coleman, Tim Pawlenty
Posted by Mr. Holznagel at 12:08 PM 
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Franken Got More Votes
Minnesota's comedian-politician Al Franken got more votes in his challenge for Senator Norm Coleman's seat. That's what a three-judge panel said yesterday. Read about it here.The election was last November. Five months ago the contest between Franken, a Democrat, and Coleman, a Republican and the incumbent, was too close to call. In the mess to figure it out since then, things have been breaking Franken's way. This last victory for Franken -- they say he won by 312 votes -- isn't the end, however. Coleman said he'd appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Until it's decided, the seat remains vacant.
Labels: Al Franken, Minnesota, Norm Coleman, U.S. Senate
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