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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 3/13/2009

Team Franken's Closing Arguments: Franken Won, And Coleman Hasn't Proven Anything Otherwise

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The closing arguments in the Minnesota election trial are now over, bringing the proceedings in this trial itself to an end. We now await the ruling from the court, and any subsequent appeals that might occur. First up, let's take a look at Franken lawyer Kevin Hamilton's closing. Hamilton ...

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twincities.com - 3/12/2009

Donors, security experts blast Coleman campaign as credit card numbers show up online

— twincities.com — Former Sen. Norm Coleman's campaign didn't do enough to protect donors' confidential information, and Wednesday that lapse came home to roost as more than 4,700 partial credit card numbers were posted on the Internet. As data-privacy and security ... (more) Donors, security experts blast Coleman campaign as ...

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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 3/12/2009

Minnesota Closing Arguments Tomorrow -- How Long Until The Very End?

— tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com — Tomorrow is going to be a big day in the Minnesota trial: Closing arguments, which will then bring this whole phase of the court proceedings to an end, pending a ruling and subsequent appeals. And what happens next could be very long -- or not.  ... (more) Minnesota Closing Arguments Tomorrow -- How Long Until ...

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campaignsilo.firedoglake.com - 3/14/2009

Franken-Coleman Update: Eating Cat Food

— campaignsilo.firedoglake.com — Norm Coleman needs money, and needs it very badly, for his trials -- both the current one and the looming Kazeminy trial in Texas. The prospect of a massive drop in online donations is absolutely toxic to his ability to sustain his election contest ... (more) Franken-Coleman Update: Eating Cat Food

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Minnesota Senate Trial Ends
Talking Points Memo — ... Closing arguments just finished up in the Minnesota election contest trial. Eric Kleefeld reviews the Franken closing. More soon on Coleman's closing. ...

Midday Open Thread
Daily Kos — ... will seek a fifth term. “It’s a ways away,” Lieberman told The Hill. “I’ve been asked, ‘Are you running?’ and I’ve said, ‘You have to always assume that anybody in office is running until and unless they not only announce but they actually leave the office to run for reelection.’ “I’m an independent Democrat, and that gives me options,” he added. From TPM, a review of the closing arguments in the Coleman v. Franken court battle. ...

'Daily Voting News' For March 13, 2009
The BRAD BLOG — ... to finish line http://www.startribune.c...O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUUX MN: Minn. election trial will be in hands of judges by weekend http://blogs.citypages.c...03/minn_election_t_1.php MN: Coleman, Franken attorneys wrapped up their cases http://www.startribune.c...Pc:_Yyc:aUnciaec8O7EyUsl MN: Team Franken's Closing Arguments: Franken Won, And Coleman Hasn't Proven Anything Otherwise http://tpmdc.talkingpoin...n-anything-otherwise.php MN: ...

Franken-Coleman Update: The Shoutouts
Firedoglake — ... even if Norm Coleman appeals to the Federal level, and his teasing out of Sy Hersh a blockbuster story about the assassination squads of Dick Cheney.  He and Jay Weiner have done excellent work for MinnPost. Over at the Minnesota Independent, Paul Schmelzer, Chris Steller and Andy Birkey have all contributed key coverage. TPM's  Eric Kleefeld rounds out the group; he's also another UpTake habitué and has done signal reporting thereby. Take a bow, everyone!  You did good.   Share