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Published 1/14/2009 by rsinderbrand at CNN Political Ticker

Franken's team is turning to the state's highest court. MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (CNN) – Democrat Al Franken asked the state's Supreme Court Tuesday order Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Democrat Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie to sign the certificate of election that would validate the 225-vote lead he holds over former Republican Sen. Norm Coleman. Pawlenty and [...] (link)

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