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Franken Moves To Throw Out Coleman's Lawsuit -- Or At Least Some Of It
tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 3/6/2009
Franken Moves To Throw Out Coleman's Lawsuit -- Or At Least Some Of It
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Al Franken's legal team has now filed their expected motion to dismiss each and every single one of Norm Coleman's legal claims in the election contest -- that is, asking that either the whole case be thrown out, or at least that some of the claims be dismissed individually -- on the grounds ...
rasmussenreports.com - 3/5/2009
Minnesota Voters See Franken As Winner, Closely Divided Over Senate Race Revote
— rasmussenreports.com — Forty-seven percent (47%) of Minnesota voters now believe Democrat Al Franken has been elected to the U.S.... Senate in a race so close that it’s been working its way through the state’s court system for the last four months. Thirty-five percent (35%) ... (more) Minnesota Voters See Franken As Winner, Closely Divided ...

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minnpost.com - 3/7/2009
Franken may have won by losing at MN Supreme Court
— minnpost.com — In rejecting Al Franken's request for an election certificate, the Minnesota Supreme Court may have also thrown... him a bone. Specifically, the justices, writing unanimously, apparently tipped their hand on on how they will rule on the question of ... (more) Franken may have won by losing at MN Supreme Court

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State high court denies Franken bid for election certificate
startribune.com - 3/7/2009
State high court denies Franken bid for election certificate
— startribune.com — The Democrat had sought to be seated in the U.S. Senate provisionally while Republican Norm Coleman's lawsuit... plays out. Meanwhile, Franken also is pressing to have that suit dismissed. (more) State high court denies Franken bid for election certificate

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'Daily Voting News' For March 05, 2009
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