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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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Doctor_Zaius
Jun 30, 09 1:44 PM CDT
Step aside Norm. It's over. Reply
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godawgs
Jun 30, 09 1:44 PM CDT
finally this can be over. I am glad that the state of Minnesota can have their full representation now. Reply
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Reader64481089
Jun 30, 09 1:46 PM CDT
It has BEEN over but Norm Coleman did everything he could to keep just one more elected Democrat out of the office for as long as he could. It is well past time Franken was aloud to take the office to which he was elected. Reply
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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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