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The Minnesota Supreme Court today ruled that Al Franken was the winner of the November senate election. Could it really be over? What's your favorite moment from the six months-plus drama? Use this thread to discuss the story. Sponsored Topics: Al Franken - Minnesota Supreme Court - ...
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules On Coleman's Appeal: He Lost, Franken Won The Election
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — The Minnesota Supreme Court has handed down its much-expected ruling in the heavily-litigated Minnesota Senate race from... 2008 -- and it's a unanimous one -- deciding against Republican former Sen. Norm Coleman's appeal of his defeat in the election ... (more) Minnesota Supreme Court Rules On Coleman's Appeal: He ...
Supreme Court says Franken won
Supreme Court says Franken won
twincities.com — 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 ... (more) Supreme Court says Franken won
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