ST. PAUL, Minn.--After months of delay and bluster from former Senator Coleman, the Minnesota Supreme Court moments ago ruled in favor of Al Franken. Governor Pawlenty has said previously that he would seat Mr. Franken if the state's highest court rules in his favor. Franken will be the mythical 60th vote and help Democrats in tight situations as Senators Kennedy and Byrd are rarely in chambers due to medical conditions. While this decision is great, it is unfortunate that Mr. Coleman dragged his feet instead of graciously conceding in the days after he knew that Franken had the votes to win.
30 June 2009
Court rules for Franken in contested election
ST. PAUL, Minn.--After months of delay and bluster from former Senator Coleman, the Minnesota Supreme Court moments ago ruled in favor of Al Franken. Governor Pawlenty has said previously that he would seat Mr. Franken if the state's highest court rules in his favor. Franken will be the mythical 60th vote and help Democrats in tight situations as Senators Kennedy and Byrd are rarely in chambers due to medical conditions. While this decision is great, it is unfortunate that Mr. Coleman dragged his feet instead of graciously conceding in the days after he knew that Franken had the votes to win.
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