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MN Supreme Court: Franken won

 

Published 6/30/2009 by Mark Murray at First Read

From NBC's Mark Murray and Chuck ToddIs the never-ending recount in Minnesota over? It very well might be. Moments ago, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Al Franken beat Norm Coleman in that contested race. "[W]e affirm the decision of the trial court that Al Franken received the highest number of votes legally cast and is entitled under Minn.32 Stat. § 204C.40 (2008) to receive the certificate of election as United States Senator from the State of Minnesota." Video:...( read more ) (link)

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