Norm Coleman is at the center of current GOP discussions as a possible contender in the 2010 race to be governor of Minnesota. Coleman, a Republican and former Democrat, recently lost his Senate seat to Democrat Al Franken, formerly a writer and comedian on the TV show...
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Update (July 1, 2009): A rally featuring Senator-elect Al Franken is to be hosted by labor groups on Wednesday, July 1, at the State Capitol. Franken and his wife, Franni Franken, will address those present,...
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The opening of the Senate tomorrow may look more like the doorway to a cool nightclub rather than the exclusive august body that it is as the doormen may try to bar the entry of two new senators: Al Franken and Roland Burris.
Now that the state canvassing board has...
Former comedian and Democrat Al Franken is set to be decalred the winner of the Minnesota senate race after a tight result resulted in a recount that has lasted since November. " Democrat Al Franken will be...
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Minnesota Democrat Al Franken is adding to his lead in the last remaining Senate race left to be decided. The next session of Congress begins on Tuesday. Senate Republicans have threatened to block...
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Senate Republicans could move to block Al Franken from taking a seat in the Senate if there is an attempt to seat the Minnesota Democrat next week. Franken currently holds a slim lead over the incumbent Norm Coleman. However, the election has not yet been...
The Al Franken / Norm Coleman is down to 5 votes according to TPM. If that weren't the case then so much would not hinge on whether Lizard People is a 'real person'.
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January 5, 2009Update"Minnesota board expected to announce Al Franken winner By AMY FORLITI – 1 hour ago MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The state Canvassing Board was poised to certify the results of the recount in...
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It seemed like a slam dunk, here in Oregon. Gordon Smith (R) was out, Jeff Merkley (D) was in. So, Fox News called the race in Merkley's favor. So, what's the problem? With only 20% of precincts reporting, the vote was FAR from over. In fact, in some areas (notably downtown...
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""Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) returned to Capitol Hill this week with a prominent gash on his forehead after he was knocked nearly unconscious back home in St. Paul while -- of all things -- dumpster diving," the...
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