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GOP's Coleman concedes, sending Franken to Senate

Started by Allhallowsday, June 30, 2009, 04:25:40 PM

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Allhallowsday

June 30, 2009, 04:25:40 PM
GOP's Coleman concedes, sending Franken to Senate 

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Republican Norm Coleman conceded to Democrat Al Franken in Minnesota's contested Senate race on Tuesday, hours after a unanimous state Supreme Court ruled the former "Saturday Night Live" comedian should be certified the winner.

Coleman announced his decision at a news conference in St. Paul, bringing an end to the a nearly eight-month recount and court fight over an election decided by only a few hundred votes... 

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_minnesota_senate
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3mnkids

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June 30, 2009, 04:28:05 PM
Well its about time.    :thumbup:
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BoyScoutKevin

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June 30, 2009, 04:33:19 PM
Quote from: 3mnkids on June 30, 2009, 04:28:05 PM
Well its about time.    :thumbup:

I agree. It also points out in this day of low voter turnout, how important each vote is.

Javakoala

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June 30, 2009, 05:26:19 PM
It's about time we had a comedian in office.  At least now we might laugh with a politician instead of AT one.

indianasmith

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June 30, 2009, 06:34:45 PM
Personally, I think Franken is a disgrace, but if the people of Minnesota want him to represent them, that is their choice, and it should be honored.  I still don't like the guy, though.  Coleman was a decent fellow.
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