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Coleman-Franken Fight Heads to Minn.'s Top Court

Ex-lawyer Coleman working case; Franken acting like senator

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(Newser) – Norm Coleman and Al Franken take their protracted election battle to Minnesota's Supreme Court tomorrow, reports the Hill, in what could be its final stage. Lawyers on both sides have spent some 6 weeks readying their arguments—including Coleman, himself a lawyer. Franken, meanwhile, holding to a slim ballot advantage, has instead played the role of incoming senator.

The arguments will center on whether, as Coleman argues, certain ballots were unfairly included and excluded by an election panel. Franken is perceived by many as the likely winner, but if Coleman doesn’t like the court’s ruling, he can appeal. Coleman is set to appear at tomorrow’s proceedings; Franken’s not expected to be there.

Democrat Al Franken's legal team confer with Director of Elections for Minneapolis Cindy Reichert as Republican Norm Coleman's legal team confers, at right, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 in St. Paul, Minn.
Democrat Al Franken's legal team confer with Director of Elections for Minneapolis Cindy Reichert as Republican Norm Coleman's legal team confers, at right, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 in St. Paul, Minn.   (AP Photo/John Doman, Pool)
Al Franken, center, is followed by media as he leaves an Earth Day rally Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in Minneapolis.
Al Franken, center, is followed by media as he leaves an Earth Day rally Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in Minneapolis.   (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Former Sen. Norm Coleman listens during proceedings in the Minnesota Senate recount trial in St. Paul, Minn. on Wednesday, March 11, 2009.
Former Sen. Norm Coleman listens during proceedings in the Minnesota Senate recount trial in St. Paul, Minn. on Wednesday, March 11, 2009.   (AP Photo/Pool, Jean Pieri)
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Derni
May 31, 09 10:03 AM CDT
This truly demonstrates how hard up the Republicans are and fearful-I'm sure someone is funding the money for this and its not Coleman-sad but true-more money wasted on a lost cause and they know it-buying time Reply
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2-bits
May 31, 09 10:15 AM CDT
You can tell yourself its stolen, if it makes you feel better at night.
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Doctor_Zaius
May 31, 09 11:06 AM CDT
Wow, what sore losers you Republicans have become.
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anchower
May 31, 09 8:52 PM CDT
Did you reactionaries all buy the same defective dictionary? The one that switches the definitions of "win" and "steal"? Because it was recalled long ago. You can still get your money back, though--and possibly, your reason and fellow feeling.
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PaleRider
Jun 1, 09 12:23 AM CDT
I love how liberals disregard events and facts to suit their needs. They forget checking facts is as easy as a google away, maybe Wolfram, or Bing now.
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