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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 6/30/2009

The Minnesota Senate Race Is Over -- Coleman Has Conceded Defeat To Franken

— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Who would have thought that something bizarre would happen when Al Franken ran for public office? In a press conference just now, former Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) has conceded defeat to the Democratic comedian Franken in the 2008 Senate race -- nearly ... (more) The Minnesota Senate Race Is Over -- Coleman Has ...

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thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com - 6/30/2009

Court Rules Franken Has Won Senate Race; Coleman Concedes

— thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com — The state's highest court issues a long-awaited ruling in the protracted battle. (more) Court Rules Franken Has Won Senate Race; Coleman Concedes

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huffingtonpost.com - 7/1/2009

Democrats Caution: Franken Won't Drastically Change Political Realities

— huffingtonpost.com — Moments after former Sen. Norm Coleman conceded the drawn-out Minnesota Senate election to Al Franken, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said that that he would sign the election certificate. In a matter of minutes, the seven-month-long recount process had come to a ... (more) Democrats Caution: Franken Won't Drastically Change ...

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Democrats Ready for Franken
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — In anticipation of today's court ruling in Al Franken's favor, Senate Democrats reserved spots for him on four committees, including those taking up the health care overhaul and the Supreme Court nomination, CQ Politics reports. Franken could be sworn in as early as Monday, the next day the Senate is in session, but no decision has been made.

Dems Decide to Make Franken a Player
Truthdig: Drilling Beneath the Headlines — Al Franken won’t officially be a U.S. senator until next week, but he’s set to make a big impact, and not just because he gives his party that 60th seat. Senate Democrats have reserved four committee spots for Franken, two of which would have him participating in health care reform and the confirmation of President ...