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thehill.com - 1/2/2009

Cornyn promises filibuster on Franken seating

— thehill.com — Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) threatened Friday to filibuster any attempt to seat Democratic Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken next week. The newly minted National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) chairman said he had not whipped votes in the ... (more) Cornyn promises filibuster on Franken seating

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tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/31/2008

Minnesota Recount Almost Over -- But Coleman Could Keep A Franken Win Bottled Up For Weeks

— tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com — Al Franken could be declared the winner of the Minnesota recount as soon as Monday, but due to the peculiarities of Minnesota election law, Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) could keep the seat bottled up in the courts for weeks or even months before a ... (more) Minnesota Recount Almost Over -- But Coleman Could Keep ...

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startribune.com - 12/29/2008

Senate recount stalls on rejected ballots

— startribune.com — Despite bickering earlier today, Coleman campaign staffers say Tuesday's regional meetings to sift through disputed ballots will be "very amiable." (more) Senate recount stalls on rejected ballots

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Wednesday's campaign round-up
Political Animal — ... the vacancy left by Hillary Clinton, but he's reportedly pulling back now. * Al Franken believes he's " on track to win " in Minnesota. * There's been some talk about seating Franken before Norm Coleman's lawsuits have been completed, but NRSC chairman John Cornyn (R-Texas) denounced the idea yesterday and vowed to fight any such move. * In the meantime, Coleman's efforts are becoming increasingly silly , while a growing number of conservatives are coming to terms with the fact that a Franken victory is very likely.— Steve Benen 12:00 ...

Franken-Coleman Recount Update, 01/01/09: Preparing for Coleman’s Defeat
Firedoglake — ... for further details.)  In fact, as HuffPo's Sam Stein notes, conservatives are already starting to face the reality of a Senate without Norm Coleman in it:  ...