It's true -- when asked what he'd do if the results showed him down by a few votes, here's what he said: If you're asking me what I would do, I would step back. I just think the need for the healing process is so important, the … [Read more...]
Hurdle cleared for Franken
The Election Canvassing Board of Minnesota is expected to provisionally certify the election of Al Franken by 225 votes today. There is apparently a 7-day window in which Coleman can file a lawsuit which he may very well do. … [Read more...]
Coleman: It is impossible to vote for McCain and Franken
In a diary yesterday, EaBoClipper accused the Al Franken campaign of ignoring the principle of "voter intent" when challenging ballots, in order to "win by any means necessary." Several comments pointed out that it's natural for both sides … [Read more...]
Recount in Minnesota; runoff in Georgia
With 100% reporting, CNN has Norm Coleman ahead of Al Franken by less than 600 votes out of nearly 3 million cast -- a margin of about .02%. AP, the only news outlet that had called the race for Coleman, has rescinded that action. … [Read more...]
Al is in
Al Franken, that is. He's running for Senate in Minnesota.In other 2008 news, Jane Swift has decided not to back Mitt Romney, instead throwing her support to John McCain. I wouldn't describe this as shocking news. But the … [Read more...]