Thursday, January 15, 2009

Decision on Franken Petition No Sooner Than February

The Minnesota Supreme Court will not rule on Al Franken’s petition for an expedited election certificate until at least February 5. Franken sought the certificate so that he could assume the seat before a ruling on Sen. Norm Coleman’s lawsuit challenging Franken’s apparent 225 vote victory. Coleman’s suit disputes aspects of the recount, which reversed the initial result indicating Coleman’s re-election.

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