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Coleman Concedes to Franken

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(Newser) – Norm Coleman isn't going to drag out Minnesota's Senate fight any longer. Coleman conceded the race to Al Franken today, hours after the state's Supreme Court decreed that Democrat Franken was the rightful winner of November's election, reports the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "Further litigation damages the unity of our state," said Coleman. "The future today is that we have a new United States senator."

Coleman said he called Franken to congratulate him. "I told him it's the best job he will ever have." The former senator said he's not sure yet what he'll do in the future. Franken will give Democrats their long-sought 60th seat in the Senate, enough to overcome Republican filibusters. A spokesman for Majority Leader Harry Reid says Franken could be seated next week, after the holiday.

Norm Coleman, in a file photo from earlier this month.
Norm Coleman, in a file photo from earlier this month.   (Jim Mone)
Al Franken, in a file photo from April.
Al Franken, in a file photo from April.   (AP Photo/Craig Lassig, FILE)
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huismand
Jun 30, 09 3:18 PM CDT
It's about time!! Poor Coleman...you just wanted it so bad, didn't you! Reply
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2-bits
Jun 30, 09 3:18 PM CDT
Anyone have a guess as to what Norm will do for a living? Reply
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JonmarkP
Jun 30, 09 3:21 PM CDT
He's going to manage Sarah Palin's professional wrestling career. Should be easy - it's the exact same group of people who turn out to see her now.
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kokuaguy
Jun 30, 09 5:06 PM CDT
His wife's "consulting fees" will be few and far between from now on, and I hear the pickings for GOP lobbyists are slim as well. Fortunately for him, extended unemployment benefits will be available, thanks to the Stimulus Package the Dems pushed through.
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AClotfelter
Jun 30, 09 6:44 PM CDT
2-bits sets em' up... you knock em' down!! Seriously... I want to hear the best "Late night TV" style punchlines...
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