Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Coleman Concedes Minnesota Senate Race

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Norm Coleman has conceded victory to his opponent Al Franken in the race for a Minnesota Senate seat:
...former Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) has conceded defeat to the Democratic comedian Franken in the 2008 Senate race -- nearly eight months after Election Day, and six months after the seat went vacant when Coleman's single term had expired. Coleman said that further litigation would damage the state, and congratulated Sen.-elect Franken on his victory.
Franken will be sworn in next week when Congress returns from recess. However, Franken still needs money for the recount fund:

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H/T - SwingStateProject, Wonkette