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americablog.com - 12/19/2008
Still a long way to go, but Democrat Al Franken has taken the lead in the MN Senate recount
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Via TheUptake.org and the Star Tribune , we learn that Al Franken has taken the lead in the ballot canvass recount. This is the first time Franken has been in front -- and throughout the day, as the canvassing board reviews Norm Coleman's challenge, Franken's lead will grow. This has been a ...
Franken The Likely Winner As Minnesota Recount Heads To Finish Line
tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com - 12/18/2008
Franken The Likely Winner As Minnesota Recount Heads To Finish Line
— tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com — 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 ... (more) Franken The Likely Winner As Minnesota Recount Heads To ...

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startribune.com - 12/19/2008
Franken pushes his lead over Coleman past 150
— startribune.com — The state Canvassing Board's first rush of ballot rulings in the U.S. Senate race has unofficially put challenger Al Franken in the lead by more than 150. (more) Franken pushes his lead over Coleman past 150

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politico.com - 12/18/2008
Coleman vs. Franken: 5 votes
— politico.com — Coleman’s shrinking lead, combined with a state Supreme Court decision handed down Thursday, has heightened the chances that Franken could end up winning. (more) Coleman vs. Franken: 5 votes

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