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tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/3/2008

Franken Camp's Claim: We're Now Ahead!

— tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com — In a briefing going on right now with reporters, Al Franken's lead recount lawyer Marc Elias made a stunning announcement: According to the campaign's methodology of tracking the recount results, they believe Al Franken now leads Norm Coleman by a ... (more) Franken Camp's Claim: We're Now Ahead!

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briefingroom.thehill.com - 12/1/2008

Franken May Ask Senate to Intervene in Minn. Recount

— briefingroom.thehill.com — Democrat Al Franken's campaign said Monday that as many as 1,000 absentee ballots were improperly disqualified in Minnesota's Senate race, and that it may appeal to courts or the U.S. Senate to order those ballots counted. "Wherever the numbers stand ... (more) Franken May Ask Senate to Intervene in Minn. Recount

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huffingtonpost.com - 12/3/2008

Franken Ahead 22 Votes Now, Campaign Says

— huffingtonpost.com — Aides to Al Franken's senatorial campaign announced on Wednesday that, for the first time since the recount began, they were actually ahead of Sen. Norm Coleman. Speaking on a conference call with reporters, Franken's chief counsel Marc Elias said ... (more) Franken Ahead 22 Votes Now, Campaign Says

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US Senate Decides Minnesota Election? Franken vs. Coleman
Politics Daily — ... are we seriously suggesting that all the work and wringing of hands over the intent of Minnesota voters gets thrown out? That the senate decides? Well hell, if that's the case, why finish the recount? The only cause for great concern here is that Franken appears to be losing. He's down by 282 votes, he hasn't made up any ground and now 88% of the counties are in and he would need to do much better on his challenges than Coleman. This is also unlikely, as the Strib shows. ...

Early Morning Swim: Special Saxby Chambliss Pwned By Chris Wallace Edition
Firedoglake — ... Obama unveils his national security team. Biden staffs up. Pitbull Palin back on the campaign trail. Franken's math problem. Specter ready to take on Tweety. Holiday weekend sales growth slim. Bad news for WaMu. Krugman on deficits.  Brushing up on the New Deal? Saxby exposed on Faux News Sunday.

The Early Word: Foreign Policy Rollout
The Caucus — ... , including a guest appearance by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Mr. Chambliss’s behalf. And the Minneapolis Star-Tribune notes that the math does not favor Al Franken in his bid to unseat Senator Norm Coleman. Though the recount continues in Minnesota, challenged ballots may not be enough for Mr. Franken, the Democrat, to catch up to Mr. Coleman, the Republican, who remains in the lead.