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Published 12/12/2008 by Mark Murray at First Read

MINNESOTA: The Minnesota canvassing board meets today to determine the fate of incorrectly rejected absentee ballots that -- if counted in the total recount vote -- could be the key to a Franken victory. But both sides have left the option open to sue over the ballots if the board's decision is not to their liking. NEW YORK: Per the New York Post, "Andrew Cuomo yesterday repeatedly refused to say whether Caroline Kennedy is fit to succeed Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Senate, while a top Clinton...( read more ) (link)

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