tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com - 11/2/2008
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In the last few days, Norm Coleman, who's in a desperate fight to hold onto his U.S.
Senate in Minnesota, has had to answer questions about appearing in a suit filed against one of his supporters, a politically connected multimillionaire named Nasser Kazeminy.
Paul McKim alleges in the suit ...
startribune.com - 11/5/2008
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startribune.com —
One of the most bitter U.S. Senate races
in Minnesota history continued to grind on early this
morning, with Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and DFL challenger Al Franken locked in a race that remained too close to call. With 98 percent of the returns ...
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Coleman vs. Franken: Recount looms
kstp.com - 11/5/2008
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kstp.com —
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Associated Press is uncalling
the Minnesota Senate race. Republican Sen. Norm Coleman finished
ahead of Democrat Al Franken early Wednesday in the final vote count, but his 571-vote margin falls within the state's mandatory ...
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Fewer than 500 votes separate Coleman, Franken
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All Clammed Up?
Talking Points Memo —
... surprising, Kazeminy has refused all comment. And Hays, whose company the money was allegedly funneled through, has declined to respond himself and had his lawyer issue vague and cryptic statements saying that whatever was done was legitimate.
These are extremely serious charges; they amount to bribes to a sitting United States senator. If there were nothing to it, I'd expect some clearer denials and clearer explanations of the payments in question.
Zach Roth has the details.
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