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Three judges soundly rejected Norm Coleman's attempt to reverse Al Franken's lead in the U.S. Senate election late Monday, sweeping away the Republican's claims in a blunt ruling Coleman promised to appeal.
After a trial spanning nearly three months, the judicial panel dismissed Coleman's central argument that the election and its aftermath were fraught with systemic errors that made the results invalid.
"The overwhelming weight of the evidence indicates that the Nov. 4, 2008, election was conducted fairly, impartially and accurately," the panel said in its unanimous decision.
The panel concluded that Franken "received the highest number of votes legally cast" in the election. Franken emerged from the trial with a 312-vote lead, the court ruled, and "is therefore entitled to receive the certificate of election."
Speaking to reporters outside his downtown Minneapolis condominium, Franken, flanked by his wife, Franni, said he had "no control" over what Coleman does next but said he would urge his opponent not to appeal, which would delay his certification. "I am honored and humbled by this close victory," he said. "And it's long past time we got to work."
In an interview earlier in the day, Coleman said he believes "thousands" of rejected votes should have been counted.
Coleman legal spokesman Ben Ginsberg said the ruling denies many valid votes by applying a stricter standard to determining eligible ballots than local officials applied during the recount.
"This order ignores the reality of what happened in the counties and cities on Election Day in terms of counting the votes," Ginsberg said, asserting that Coleman must appeal to assure that valid votes are counted. Coleman's lawyers have 10 days to file an appeal with the Minnesota Supreme Court.
But experts who read the panel's 68-page ruling say it effectively attacks some of the very arguments that Coleman would use on appeal.Three judges soundly rejected Norm Coleman's attempt to reverse Al Franken's... more
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No way! After being behind 95% of this race? Talk about a come from behind victory!
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Here are some actual challenged ballots from recount in the the Minnesota Senate race. You can see why the recount is going so slowly, and why counting the votes can be tricky business.Here are some actual challenged ballots from recount in the the Minnesota Senate race.... more
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Jack Handey, the SNL alum best known for his "Deep Thoughts," hooked me up with this clever commentary on Al Franken's chances of winning Minnesota's Senate seat. Jack Handey, the SNL alum best known for his "Deep Thoughts," hooked me up... more
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I know republicans are facing difficulties in congressional elections across the country, but that doesnt mean they have to cut all funding for their ads! Norm Coleman is in a tight race for re-election to senate in Minnesota, but this is just hilarious. Pause the clip at about 18 seconds, can you say greenscreen? it just looks so fake!I know republicans are facing difficulties in congressional elections across the... more
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