Send in the clown: Minn. courts rules Franken got most votes

I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and gosh darn it I have better lawyers

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Minnesota court confirmed Monday that Democrat Al Franken won the most votes in his 2008 Senate race against Republican Norm Coleman, who had already announced plans to appeal the decision.

Coleman has 10 days to appeal to the state Supreme Court. Once the petition is filed, it could further delay the seating of Minnesota’s second senator for weeks.
After a statewide recount and seven-week trial, Franken stands 312 votes ahead. He gained more votes from the election challenge than Coleman, the candidate who brought the legal action.

The state law under which Coleman sued required three judges to determine who got the most votes and is therefore entitled to an election certificate, which is now on hold pending an appeal.

Ok Al. You’re in. Or close enough. Pending Coleman’s appeal to the state supreme court. But please remember the United States Senate is known as “the most exclusive club in the world.” It’s not the Friar’s Club. Dignity and decorum reign. So clean up your act, wipe that smirk off your face and definitely… NO FARTING.–BEREZ

               
Posted Under: Al Franken, Norm Coleman
This post was written by BerezObama on April 13, 2009 Comments (0)