dailykos.com - 12/18/2008
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From the Uptake : Morning numbers in total (votes, not challenges): Franken 210, Coleman 11, Other 46. %s: Franken 78.65, Coleman 4.11, Other 17.23. Remaining ballots: 733. Applying above %s to 733: Franken 577, Coleman 30, Other 126. Franken net for rest of day: 547. Current deficit: ...
tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/18/2008
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Don't look now, but it looks like Al
Franken may win the Minnesota Senate race. A series...
of developments in the last few days have given the very strong impression that Al is suddenly in a position to prevail -- and a resolution of the fight might ...
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Franken The Likely Winner As Minnesota Recount Heads To ...
startribune.com - 12/19/2008
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Coleman's lead down to 2 votes in Minn.
canvass By PATRICK CONDON 1 hour ago ST. PAUL,...
Minn. (AP) The tight Minnesota U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Norm Coleman and Democratic challenger Al Franken has become incredibly close with ...
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The Associated Press: Coleman's lead down to 2 votes ...
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