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Minnesota Decision: Supreme Court Rules For Franken, Coleman Concedes
Minnesota Decision: Supreme Court Rules For Franken, Coleman Concedes
ST. PAUL, Minn. The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that Democrat Al Franken be certified as the winner of the state's long-running Senate race. The high court rejected a legal challenge from Republican Norm Coleman, whose options for regaining the Senate seat are dwindling. Justices ...
Coleman concedes race to Franken
politico.com — With concession, Democrats hold a dominant supermajority in the Senate. Coleman concedes race to Franken
State Supreme Court rules for Franken, 5-0
State Supreme Court rules for Franken, 5-0
startribune.com — The spotlight in the U.S. Senate contest now shifts to Gov. Tim Pawlenty. The justices said Democrat Al Franken is entitled to an election certificate -- but they did not directly order Pawlenty to issue one. State Supreme Court rules for Franken, 5-0
Fox hosts on  Franken victory: "in  denial";  Franken and nation crazy; Coleman originally  won | Media Matters for America
Fox hosts on Franken victory: "in denial"; Franken and nation crazy; Coleman ...
mediamatters.org — SUMMARY: Several Fox News hosts have expressed bewilderment, disappointment, and denial about Al Franken's victory in the Minnesota Senate race. 193 Comments Fox hosts on Franken victory: "in denial";  ...
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