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Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Franken Got More Votes

Minnesota's comedian-politician Al Franken got more votes in his challenge for Senator Norm Coleman's seat. That's what a three-judge panel said yesterday. Read about it here.

The election was last November. Five months ago the contest between Franken, a Democrat, and Coleman, a Republican and the incumbent, was too close to call. In the mess to figure it out since then, things have been breaking Franken's way. This last victory for Franken -- they say he won by 312 votes -- isn't the end, however. Coleman said he'd appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Until it's decided, the seat remains vacant.

Labels: Al Franken, Minnesota, Norm Coleman, U.S. Senate