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Franken Sees End Near in Minn. Senate Dispute

Candidate optimistic in meeting with Democratic senators

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(Newser) – Al Franken sees “a light at the end of the tunnel” in the legal dispute between him and Republican Norm Coleman over a Minnesota Senate seat, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. Franken expects to win the current election trial, but believes Coleman will appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Franken and Democratic senators said today there were no plans to attempt to seat him while proceedings continue.

Former Republican Sen. Norm Coleman sits pensively during a court delay before the start of the Senate vote recount trial Feb. 26, 2009, in St. Paul, Minn.
Former Republican Sen. Norm Coleman sits pensively during a court delay before the start of the Senate vote recount trial Feb. 26, 2009, in St. Paul, Minn.   (AP Photo)
Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken leaves Capitol Hill today after attending the Democratic policy luncheon.
Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken leaves Capitol Hill today after attending the Democratic policy luncheon.   (AP Photo)
Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken, followed Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY, leaves the Democratic policy luncheon on Capitol Hill today.
Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken, followed Sen. Charles Schumer, D-NY, leaves the Democratic policy luncheon on Capitol Hill today.   (AP Photo)
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Addyp
Mar 10, 09 2:52 PM CDT
I'm a liberal myself but Franken should really just accept that he lost, end of story. Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Mar 10, 09 2:54 PM CDT
Um, he's currently ahead by 225 votes. Perhaps you should look up the word "Election" in the dictionary.
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Addyp
Mar 10, 09 4:54 PM CDT
I'm sorry but I just don't buy into the whole "oops we left ballots in the back of our trunk and they're all for franken" story. Perhaps you should look up "gullible" and "smart ass" next time you think that "look up " jokes are witty.
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Doctor_Zaius
Mar 10, 09 5:45 PM CDT
Just as soon as you look up "lying asshole."
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Mar 11, 09 2:52 AM CDT
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