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Minnesota Supremes: Franken Won Senate Race

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(Newser) – The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled unanimously in favor of Democrat Al Franken in the Senate election battle there, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. The court decided that Republican Norm Coleman’s challenge of a lower court’s ruling did not merit reconsideration, the Pioneer Press adds. Though Coleman may bring the dispute to a federal court—or even the Supreme Court—that is not necessarily a barrier to Franken being seated.

Norm Coleman, center right, attends a hearing in front of five Minnesota Supreme Court justices.
Norm Coleman, center right, attends a hearing in front of five Minnesota Supreme Court justices.   (AP Photo)
Al Franken talks with reporters, next to his wife Franni, after a court confirmed that Franken won the most votes in his 2008 Senate race against Norm Coleman in Minneapolis on Monday, April 13, 2009.
Al Franken talks with reporters, next to his wife Franni, after a court confirmed that Franken won the most votes in his 2008 Senate race against Norm Coleman in Minneapolis on Monday, April 13, 2009.   (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Al Franken.
Al Franken.   (AP Photo)
Norm Coleman.
Norm Coleman.   (AP Photo)
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bcfilmguy
Jun 30, 09 1:53 PM CDT
And why do you think the DEMs stole it? Maybe because the GOP and their antiquated views are faded into oblivion.
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Snarfeh
Jun 30, 09 2:00 PM CDT
Hey, fair is fair. Bush was cheated into office when he was appointed President in 2000. It's called Karma in some religions and in others, it's called reaping what thou hath soweth....
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godawgs
Jun 30, 09 2:02 PM CDT
I don't think that it was stolen. they went back through everything multiple times. Norm lost and that is that, he need to suck it up and move on. Just because you lose something doesn't me the other team cheated. If you read my posts you know that I am pretty conservative and even I knew that this was how this was going to turn out. Coleman lost move on and bring Stuart Smalley to the Senate floor because he is good enough, smart enough, and gosh darnit more people voted for him.
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jaguarj
Jun 30, 09 2:33 PM CDT
King STFU...the Supreme Court ruled!!!!! Give it up and who gives a shit if you don't forget!!!
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godawgs
Jun 30, 09 2:40 PM CDT
jaguarj piss poor response, let's put a little effort into it.
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