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tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/24/2008

Minnesota Supremes Shoot Down Crucial Coleman Lawsuit, Making A Franken Win Nearly Certain

— tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com — Norm Coleman just got a Christmas present from the Minnesota Supreme Court: A giant lump of coal.... In a unanimous decision handed down just now, the state Supremes denied Coleman any relief in a lawsuit he was waging to deal with allegations of ... (more) Minnesota Supremes Shoot Down Crucial Coleman Lawsuit, ...

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foxnews.com - 12/22/2008

John Lott: Ballot Madness in Minnesota

— foxnews.com — Minnesota's Canvassing Board, in trying to divine the intentions of voters in the state's U.S. Senate race,... will leave long lasting questions about the legitimacy of any win (more) John Lott: Ballot Madness in Minnesota

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startribune.com - 12/24/2008

Court denies Coleman request on duplicate ballots

— startribune.com — The justices said the Coleman claim that some ballots may have been double-counted would be better resolved... in a separate court action than by the state Canvassing Board. (more) Court denies Coleman request on duplicate ballots

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Coleman Speaks: "The Numbers Look Good"
The Latest on Air America — For the first time since the Minnesota Senate recount began between Senator Norm Coleman and Al Franken, Coleman spoke publicly to a local Minneapolis television station. Even though Franken is leading Coleman by 48 votes, Coleman believes he’ll win because according to him "the good Lord's going to decide." (Video after the jump). According to Politico : “I feel fairly confident. In the end, the good Lord’s going to decide,” Coleman told the local Fox affiliate. “The numbers look good to us. Certainly there’s uncertainty. I’m not worried about it. I’ve done everything I can ...

Minnesota Recount: Happy New Year!
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... may get added into the count, depending on how the board structures the rules.  No one knows what those ballots hold, because they have remained sealed since arriving in the precincts.  It could take at least a week just to set the ground rules. In other words, we’ll keep an eye on things, but don’t expect a resolution before 2009, and probably not until after the 111th Congress begins its session. Update (AP): Coleman’s putting on a brave face but there’s a tinge of resignation in this : “I feel fairly confident. In the end, the good Lord’s going to decide,” Coleman told the ...

Writing on the Wall?
Talking Points Memo — Sounds like Norm Coleman is starting to acclimate himself to the water ... "I feel fairly confident. In the end, the good Lord's going to decide," Coleman told the local Fox affiliate. "The numbers look good to us. Certainly there's uncertainty. I'm not worried about it. I've done everything I can do. I'm not really agonizing about the outcome." Coleman went on: "Life goes on, regardless of what your job is. I certainly love what I do. If I can keep doing it, I'll be thrilled, and if not, I'm sure we'll do something else." ...

Some Year End Thoughts on Coleman-Franken
The Moderate Voice — ... It now seems clear that we won’t know the outcome of the Minnesota Senate race until next year, but Senator Norm Coleman has come forward with some observations which seem downright fatalistic. ...

One God, One Vote
N/A — ... Norm Coleman apparently hopes God votes Republican. “I feel fairly confident. In the end, the good Lord’s going to decide,” Coleman told the local Fox affiliate. “The numbers look good to us. Certainly there’s uncertainty. I’m not worried about it. I’ve done everything I can do. I’m not really agonizing about the outcome.”  Right now the ...

The End Finally Nears in Coleman/Franken Race
The BRAD BLOG — ... would seem to hinge on those final 1,600 uncounted absentee ballots. As absentees had previously favored Franken, odds are that he'll increase his final total. But those are just "odds". Anything can happen, as nobody knows what votes remain in those still-sealed, improperly rejected absentee ballots, and this race has seen its fair share of twists and turns up until now! The Finish Line is in Site... Josh Marshall observes that "Norm Coleman is starting to acclimate himself to the water..." ...