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thehill.com - 1/5/2009
Minnesota elections board says Franken won
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The Minnesota Board of Canvassers certified Democrat Al Franken as winner of the state’s Senate race, but incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman’s (R) attorneys have vowed to challenge the decision. After two months of political and legal wrangling by both campaigns since Election Day, the board officially ...
startribune.com - 1/5/2009
Court rejects Coleman bid to consider rejected absentee ballots
— startribune.com — The ruling clears the way for election officials to certify results showing Democrat Al Franken in the lead. The Coleman campaign says it plans a post-recount legal challenge (more) Court rejects Coleman bid to consider rejected absentee ...

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startribune.com - 1/5/2009
Recount results certified with Franken on top
— startribune.com — The action concludes the recount, with Democrat Franken ahead by 225 votes, but the Coleman campaign has said it plans a legal challenge. In a brief appearance, Franken said he is "proud to stand before you as your next senator." (more) Recount results certified with Franken on top

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reuters.com - 1/5/2009
Franken to be declared Senate victor in Minnesota | U.S.
— reuters.com — MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) - Democrat Al Franken will be declared the winner of the tight U.S. Senate contest in Minnesota, emerging from a ballot recount with a slim margin over Republican Norm Coleman, state officials said on Sunday. But Coleman, the ... (more) Franken to be declared Senate victor in ...

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MN-Sen: Board of Canvassers Certifies Win for Franken
Swing State Project — Da Hill: The Minnesota Board of Canvassers certified Democrat Al Franken as winner of the state's Senate race, but incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman's (R) attorneys have vowed to challenge the decision. After two months of political and legal wrangling by both campaigns since Election Day, the board officially recognized Franken as the victor, marking the latest in a number of dramatic turns of events that have characterized the state's Senate election. The board certified Franken's 225-vote lead over Coleman, moving the Democrat one step closer to unseating the ...

Minnesota Canvassing Board certifies Franken as winner.
Think Progress — ... the Minnesota Senate recount, beating Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) by 225 votes. But the race is still “in limbo,” as the Board’s declaration “starts a seven-day clock for Coleman to file a lawsuit protesting the result” — which he has indicated he will do. Senate Republicans have said they will filibuster any attempt to seat Franken while litigation is pending. ...

Banana Republicans
Balloon Juice — Looks official to me: The Minnesota Board of Canvassers certified Democrat Al Franken as winner of the state’s Senate race, but incumbent Sen. Norm Coleman’s® attorneys have vowed to challenge the decision. After two months of political and legal wrangling by both campaigns since Election Day, the board officially recognized Franken as the victor, marking the latest in a number of dramatic turns of events that have characterized the state’s Senate election. The board certified Franken’s 225-vote lead over ...

McConnell Urges Coleman To Fight On, Despite Urging Gore To ‘Be A Statesman’ And Concede In 2000
Think Progress — ... Despite the potential for a prolonged legal battle, conservatives are urging to Coleman to fight on and promising to filibuster any Democratic attempts to seat Franken while litigation is pending. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), for instance, has said that he is ...

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From NBC’s Domenico MontanaroAfter 62 days of counting and re-counting nearly three million ballots, the Minnesota State Canvassing Board today certified results showing Democrat Al Franken as the winner of the Minnesota Senate race. The decision ...
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (CNN) – Democrat Al Franked declared victory in the hotly-contested Minnesota Senate race Monday, calling the win "incredibly humbling." Minnesota's canvassing board on Monday certified the results of the recount of ...
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