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Published 4/14/2009 by Mark Murray at First Read

From NBC's Mark MurrayEarlier today, we noted that national Republicans have been silent about yesterday's unanimous three-judge ruling confirming Al Franken the winner in Minnesota's never-ending Senate contest. Until now. In an fundraising email to supporters -- rather a typical press statement -- National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman John Cornyn (R-TX) blasted the so-called tripartisan ruling, as well as the entire re-canvassing/recount process. "Since Sen. Norm Coleman was first...( read more ) (link)

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