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By: devona walker (Add to your loop)
Tue, 06/30/2009 - 13:06

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled that Al Franken, the Democrat, did in fact win the Senate election last November against former Republican Sen. Norm Coleman. This could potentially end one of the longest election processes in U.S. history and give Senate Democrats 60 seats, preventing the Republicans from filibustering controversial legislation.

In the case, Coleman argued that the recount that put Franken ahead by 312 votes was improperly conducted and applied different standards to ballots in different counties. The court's opinion says Franken is entitled to receive the election certificate declaring him the winner. Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) said Sunday he would follow the court's mandate, although he has not yet signed the certificate. (The Washington Post)

What did you feel most Nov. 4, 2008, the day we elected President Obama?

Frustrated at the voting chaos

Worry about the outcome

Pride, excitement about Obama

Disappointment in McCain, media

I don't remember