(Updated) Breaking: Minnesota Supremes Rule for Franken; Coleman Concedes

By Staff, AlterNet
Posted on June 30, 2009, Printed on December 1, 2009
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Update: Norm Coleman has conceded the race.

Reuters:

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday declared Democrat Al Franken the winner of a tight U.S. Senate race over Republican Norm Coleman, which should give Democrats the 60-seat majority they need to overcome procedural obstacles and push through their agenda.

Coleman has said in published reports he is unlikely to appeal the state court's decision to the federal courts. Under state law, the court's decision gives Franken the right to occupy the seat, which has been up for grabs since last November's election.

Minnesota Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty has said he will certify the election winner based on what the state court decides.

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