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townhall.com - 12/19/2008
Amanda Carpenter: Franken's Temporary Lead
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Norm Coleman doesn't want anyone to get too worried about the lead Al Franken has over him right now in the contentious recount for Minnesota's Senate seat. "By the time you receive this email, the temporary lead that...
startribune.com - 12/19/2008
Franken pushes his lead over Coleman past 150
— startribune.com — The state Canvassing Board's first rush of ballot rulings in the U.S. Senate race has unofficially put challenger Al Franken in the lead by more than 150. (more) Franken pushes his lead over Coleman past 150

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politico.com - 12/18/2008
Coleman vs. Franken: 5 votes
— politico.com — Coleman’s shrinking lead, combined with a state Supreme Court decision handed down Thursday, has heightened the chances that Franken could end up winning. (more) Coleman vs. Franken: 5 votes

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google.com - 12/19/2008
The Associated Press: Coleman's lead down to 2 votes in Minn. canvass
— google.com — Coleman's lead down to 2 votes in Minn. canvass By PATRICK CONDON 1 hour ago ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) The tight Minnesota U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Norm Coleman and Democratic challenger Al Franken has become incredibly close with ... (more) The Associated Press: Coleman's lead down to 2 votes ...

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