6 hrs ago | ABC Newspapers
Franken declared winner in Senate race
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ECM Capitol reporter A winner emerged Tuesday, June 30 from the haze of the eight-month U.S. Senate post-election battle, and that winner was Democrat U.S. Senator-elect Al Franken.
14 hrs ago | Fox News
Mr. Smalley Goes to Washington
For years, Sen.-designate Al Franken graced television and movie screens as the character Stuart Smalley.
22 hrs ago | KXMA-TV Dickinson
Did The Democrats Really Want A 60 Vote Majority
Jul 1 2009 12:00AM http://sayanythingblog.com/index.php Much is being made today about the Democrats' new 60-vote majority what with the dispute between former Senator Norm Coleman and new-Senator Al Franken finally being settled by the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Coleman would cast long shadow in governor's race
The biggest mystery, now that Democrat Al Franken is heading to the U.S. Senate, is how soon Republican Norm Coleman will let Minnesotans know whether he wants to be their governor.
Franken To Be Seated As Minn. Senator, Will Serve On HELP, Judiciary Committees
Main Category: Litigation / Medical Malpractice Also Included In: Women's Health / Gynecology Article Date: 02 Jul 2009 The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously voted to uphold Al Franken's win in the 2008 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota, effectively clearing the way for Franken to become the state's newest senator, the Wall Street ...
Franken to give Democrats a boost on key issues
Newly certified Minnesota U.S. Senator Al Franken and Minnesota's other U.S. Sen.
New state GOP leaders look to the future
That graciousness shown by former Sen. Norm Coleman Tuesday was not being echoed by top Republican leaders Wednesday afternoon.
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled today that Democrat Al Franken has won the states disputed Senate seat following an eight-month long fight against former Republican Senator Norm Coleman, June 30, 2009.
Below is the statement of the Republican Party of Minnesota upon learning the news of the Al Franken win: Republican Party of Minnesota Statement on Minnesota Supreme Court Ruling St.
Analysis: New US senator no guarantee to Democrats
Al Franken's victory in the marathon race to elect Minnesota's second senator gives Democrats control of 60 seats, the number needed to overcome any Republican delaying tactic aimed at blocking elements of President Barack Obama's ambitious agenda.
Bauer Tried to Pressure Sanford; Pawlenty Will Sign Franken...
BAUER TRIED TO PRESSURE SANFORD; PAWLENTY WILL SIGN FRANKEN CERTIFICATION; CRIST-RUBIO RACE GETS INTERESTING; HOEVEN CONSIDERS US SEN RACE; ADD PENCE TO P2012 LIST.
Minnesota Supreme Court sometimes has the final word
Minnesota is still without a seated senator as the court system continues to determine the fate of candidates Norm Coleman and Al Franken.
Minnesota Independent: News. Politics. Media.>>Cornyn: I'll support Coleman if he appeals to the Supreme Court >> Posted By Ciera-Marie 6 hours, 24 minutes ago in Political News > At a luncheon at the National Republican Senatorial Committee's headquarters near Capitol Hill , I asked Sen.
Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press...
Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press MARSHALL, Minn. Lyon County employees are suing the county over changes in health insurance coverage for retirees.
Dems targeting Minnesota governor's race
Minnesota's wide-open 2010 governor's race is being targeted by national Democrats as a ripe takeover target.
Joe Repya: Why I'm leaving the Minnesota GOP
As a military officer for 30 years, I came to recognize the necessity of good leadership.
Zellers will lead state House GOP minority caucus
Rep. Kurt Zellers of Maple Grove is the new Republican leader in the Minnesota House, putting a suburban face at the head of the minority caucus.
Melancon to Challenge Vitter; Iran Streets Turn Violent; Heinrich...
BLOG ARCHIVE: JUNE 2009. MONDAY NEWS UPDATE. MELANCON TO CHALLENGE VITTER; IRAN STREETS TURN VIOLENT; HEINRICH DRAWS GOP FOE; BOEHNER GETS UN-PRIMARIED, AS INGLIS GETS PRIMARIES; MN GOP GOV FIELDS STARTS TO FORM.
FEC: Donors can't pay all Coleman bills
Friday, June 19, 2009 at 3:47 p.m. Norm Coleman can use campaign donations to pay for some -- but not all -- of the legal fees he's amassing as a result of two lawsuits and an FBI investigation targeting one of his top donors.
Brataas: a life of political service
With a special event organized in her honor less than a week away, former Rochester Sen.