GOP's Coleman concedes to Franken
By ConnPolitics.tv Editor on Jun 30, 2009 | In News | 13 feedbacks »
St. Paul, Minn. (AP) – Republican Norm Coleman conceded to Democrat Al Franken in Minnesota’s contested Senate race on Tuesday, ending a nearly eight-month recount and court fight over an election decided by only a few hundred votes.
Coleman announced his decision at a news conference in St. Paul hours after a unanimous Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that Franken, a former “Saturday Night Live” comedian and liberal commentator, should be certified the winner.
“The Supreme Court has made its decision and I will abide by the results,” Coleman told reporters outside his St. Paul home.
Coleman, appearing relaxed and upbeat, said he had congratulated Franken, was at peace with the decision and had no regrets about the fight, which started almost immediately after the Nov. 4 election.
“Sure I wanted to win,” said Coleman, who called the ruling a surprise. “I thought we had a better case. But the court has spoken.”
He declined to talk about his future plans, brushing aside a question about whether he would run for governor in 2010.
Franken’s presence in the Senate would give the Democrats control of 60 seats, enough to overcome any Republican filibuster if they stay united.
A spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said the earliest Franken would be seated is next week, because the Senate is out of session for the July 4 holiday.
“I look forward to working with Senator-Elect Franken to build a new foundation for growth and prosperity by lowering health care costs and investing in the kind of clean energy jobs and industries that will help America lead in the 21st century,” President Barack Obama said in a statement.
13 comments
They cheat, steal and lie - It's the democratic way.
Now Franken can join Obama on his tour of destruction - Of our country !
Well it looks as if Cap and Trade will make it to and thru the Senate now.
Al Gore is not the smartest man on Earth, but he is becoming one of the most powerful and rich ones and thanks to Franen Gore / Obama will be unstoppable for the next 2 years.
Remember CT in 2010
Anybofy
But
Chris
Dodd
BTW, isn't this how Bush was elected to his first term - a decision by the courts you all decry so much?
Visitor2 - The "dems will stop at nothing to win". Really? What about Katherine Harris, or have you forgotten about her? What about minority voter discrimination and intimidation in Florida and many Democratic areas of the deep south? What about "swift boat veterans for 'truth'"? They stopped at nothing to lie about Kerry.
Bones - Can you comment on anything other than your supposed ACORN conspiracy? Frankly, I think Focus on the Family is just as extreme as ACORN. And Focus on the Family is run by conservative Republicans.
Janie - "The reputation of our elite Senate is so corrupt and now adding Franken just adds sleaze to the pot. This is what our country has come to. I thought CT was bad but Minn has outdone us."
Honestly, Janie. You didn't have a problem when Newt Gingrich cheated on his wife? Do you mean to imply that his actions weren't sleazy? What about the Airport Bathroom incident? Those are just two examples of republican moral sleaze. What about our governor, a republican, wanting to cut lifestar? If that isn't sleaze I don't know what is. How about the Republican Governor of S.C. having an affair? (frankly, he shouldn't be in office, but sleazy republican double standards keep him there.)
Janie - all politicians are sleazy. No party has the moral high ground over any other.
The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Tuesday shows that 31% of the nation's voters now Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Thirty-three percent (33%) Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -2. That matches the lowest level yet recorded.
Just 18% of U.S. voters now say Congress is doing a good or excellent job, down from 23% in May.
Forty-seven percent (47%) now say Congress is doing a poor job.
Well, this concession was long, LONG overdue! Congrats, Al! Now we have our filibusterproof supermajority!
Gotta give it to Coleman, though. He's a true-blue Republican obstructionist to the bitter end!
informed by biased Democrat voter, obama cheerleader, network "journalists' and TV comedians....RESULT: Senator Frankin--Liberal comedian ...added to the growing list of Comedians: Pelosi, Frank, Reid...on and on..
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