Published 11/18/2008
by CNN Ticker Producer Alexander Mooney
at CNN Political Ticker
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (CNN) — Democrat Al Franken's campaign made yet another attempt Monday to have certain rejected absentee ballots thrown into the mix when the recount officially commences Wednesday. They've now taken their argument straight to Secretary of State Mark Ritchie's canvassing board.
Last week, Franken attorney Mark Elias said the campaign filed a lawsuit with [...]
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