Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Al Franken Gaining in Minnesota Senate Race



The recount in the Minnesota Senate race between Al Franken and Norm Coleman has finally begun. While in the first day, Coleman still leads, Franken has gained more. Contrary to what you may have read or heard from right-wing sources, Franken isn't the only one to see his numbers change. It's just that more of the changes have gone Franken's way. There's still no way to know which way this is going to go, but I'm really hoping for Franken.

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Recount: Franken gains 40, Coleman 12 in St. Louis County

The much-anticipated statewide recount in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race between Democrat Al Franken and Republican Norm Coleman began just after 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. Louis County.

Most Minnesota counties reported little change from their election-night tallies. But in the St. Louis County precincts counted Wednesday, Franken gained 28 votes over those counted earlier. Officials said Franken gained 40 votes, while Coleman gained 12. . .


Read more at: Duluth News Tribune

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