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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Politics / 2008 Franken Claims the Lead

Posted by on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 12:33 PM

Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken’s campaign said Wednesday that the comedian has taken the lead in his race against Sen. Norm Coleman (R).

Franken’s lawyer, Marc Elias, has been pressing for the media to focus on the campaign’s internal vote totals of the recount, which as of Wednesday showed Franken opening a lead of 22 votes.

 

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1
I blame you for this.
Posted by Mr. Poe on December 3, 2008 at 12:38 PM
2
Is this a joke? I mean, Al is a jokster, right? So, is this a joke? If it is it's not a bit funny.
Posted by Vince on December 3, 2008 at 12:49 PM
3
I like it. Claim the victory and make the other guy fight from behind. Worked for Dubya in 2000.
Posted by DOUG. on December 3, 2008 at 12:57 PM
4
He should be able to take his seat in the Senate after the last lawsuit is settled, in 2039.
Posted by Fnarf on December 3, 2008 at 12:57 PM
5
fight - fight - fight

remember in our lovely state, had gregoire not went to battle with GOOD attorneys, three or four court actions, she would have never taken the election

fight - fight - fight
Posted by Eric on December 3, 2008 at 1:07 PM
6
DOUG. So you are advocating to use Dubya's policies for the Democrats? Why on Earth would that be a good idea?
Posted by DOUG.. on December 3, 2008 at 1:14 PM
7
DOUG..@6: It's not a policy, it's a tactic.
Posted by DOUG. on December 3, 2008 at 1:27 PM
8
It's official: Nate Silver has a time machine.
Posted by Original Andrew on December 3, 2008 at 1:43 PM
9
I voted for Barkley.

BRING IT!
Posted by Old Mama Chips on December 3, 2008 at 1:45 PM
10
I want very badly for Franken to win by a margin of <10 votes.
Posted by Chris in Tampa on December 3, 2008 at 2:18 PM

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