politicolnews.com - 7/6/2009
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Finally Al Franken by way of the longest legal battle in history for Minnesota is getting to do what the people of Minnesota elected him to do -take his seat as the Senator from Minnesota in a hotly contested court battle from the Republican contender Norm Coleman.
The Supreme Court Judge ...
The Associated Press: Franken sworn in as Minnesota senator
google.com 7/7/2009 — 11 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) Comedian-turned-politician Al Franken is now a senator. The Minnesota Democrat was sworn in Tuesday, ending an eight-month political and legal struggle. He gives the Democrats 60 votes to thwart possible Republican ...
Al Franken Sent $95,000 By Republicans
huffingtonpost.com 7/9/2009 — WASHINGTON — Al Franken became a senator on Tuesday, completing the transformation from comedian to politician.
The Minnesota Democrat's swearing-in marked the end of an eight-month political and legal struggle and drew thunderous applause ...
Remembering The Funny Al Franken
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com 7/7/2009 — As we've seen over the last week, Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) is now going to be a dead-serious public servant, leaving behind the image of the goofy comedian that he'd cultivated for decades before. With that in mind, it's time to remember and say ...
Franken vs. Coleman: Our Top 10 Moments
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com 6/30/2009 — It's been a strange eight months following the Minnesota elections. Here are 10 of our very favorite moments (post election), care of TPMDC reporter (and Franken-Coleman authority) Eric Kleefeld:
Nov. 5: Franken Says Race "Too Close to Call"
The ...
Franken Comes to Washington
rollcall.com 7/6/2009 — After waiting eight long months for final confirmation that he defeated former Sen. Norm Coleman (R-Minn.), Sen.-elect Al Franken (D) will have no time to spare as he seeks to get up to speed this week on two of the biggest debates facing the chamber. ...
Josh Marshall's bad news for Franken...
powerlineblog.com 6/3/2009 — which is posted here , represents a pure case of liberal projection. Marshall deems Governor Tim Pawlenty's decision not to seek a third term (announced yesterday) bad news for Franken. Why?
As long as he was going to run for governor and had ...
Al Franken, Policy Wonk
yglesias.thinkprogress.org 7/3/2009 — Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) welcomed her new colleague Al Franken to the Senate with a fairly rude remark : “It’s important he go against the grain of his past career and really get to know the issues.” As Jon Chait says :
A couple things ...
Minnesota Supreme Court: Franken won
washingtonmonthly.com 7/1/2009 — MINNESOTA SUPREME COURT: FRANKEN WON.... In a unanimous ruling issued this afternoon, the Minnesota Supreme Court rejected former Sen. Norm Coleman's argument and agreed that Al Franken won the Senate race held last November. The courts finds that "Al ...
What happened in Minnesota
powerlineblog.com 4/8/2009 — Minnesota's excruciatingly close Senate election between incumbent Republican Norm Coleman and former unfunny humorist Al Franken is in the final innings of the post-election proceedings. Franken is of course a left-liberal Democrat about whom I have ...
Supreme Court says Franken won
twincities.com 6/30/2009 — It is U.S. Sen. Al Franken. The Minnesota Supreme Court today decided that Franken, a Democrat, won the highest number of votes in last year's U.S. Senate race and deserves a signed election certificate. The court said that Republican Norm Coleman ...
Al Franken: From SNL to satirist to senator —
CNN.com - Politics 7/6/2009
Ten years ago, Al Franken wrote a satirical book detailing his fictitious race for the White House. In "'Why Not Me?" Franken trounces former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to win the election, but after countless scandals, a mental breakdown and a ...
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