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Published 11/5/2008 by Mark Murray at First Read

From NBC's Mark MurrayMINNESOTA.Given that the current margin separating Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and Democratic challenger Al Franken is some 690 votes, we're headed for an automatic recount. Democrats tell NBC News that this recount could stretch into December. Republicans say that because the state's ballots are mostly opti-scan -- and not punch-cards with its hanging chads, etc. -- they're confident that the recount won't change the results, which have Coleman slightly ahead.  OREGON.Although...( read more ) (link)

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