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Recount Ends, Franken Up By 225
boomantribune.com - 1/4/2009
Recount Ends, Franken Up By 225
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The recount in Minnesota is over and now will move to the courts: Norm Coleman's term as a U.S. Senator ended at noon Washington time today, and by evening his hopes of winning a second term had been dealt an expected but serious setback as state officials counted previously rejected absentee ...
startribune.com - 1/4/2009
Recount is done; Franken up by 225
— startribune.com — The focus turns to the state Supreme Court, which is considering a request from Coleman's camp on adding more absentee ballots. (more) Recount is done; Franken up by 225

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tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 1/5/2009
Reid To Coleman: It's Over. Concede.
— tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com — In a statement given to Election Central, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has called upon Norm Coleman to concede defeat in the Minnesota Senate race. Reid also reminded Coleman of his own calls early on in this process for Franken to concede and ... (more) Reid To Coleman: It's Over. Concede.

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thehill.com - 1/2/2009
Cornyn promises filibuster on Franken seating
— thehill.com — Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) threatened Friday to filibuster any attempt to seat Democratic Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken next week. The newly minted National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) chairman said he had not whipped votes in the ... (more) Cornyn promises filibuster on Franken seating

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