Schumer: Franken should be seated in Senate

[deminks]

http://www.startribune.com/politics/37065339.html

MINNEAPOLIS - The former head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee says Al Franken should be seated in the U.S. Senate when it convenes Tuesday.

New York Sen. Charles Schumer says in a statement Sunday that it's clear Franken has won the election for Minnesota's Senate seat. Schumer, who was head of the DSCC when the election was contested in 2008, says Republican Norm Coleman can't get enough votes to win — even if claims of double-counted ballots are resolved.

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At least someone is standing up for Al. I belittle Schumer for his Mukasey delivery, but I will thank him for this statement.

Schumer's statement here:

http://tpmelectioncentral.talkingpointsmemo.com/2009/01/schumer_franken_has_won_senate.php

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"With the Minnesota recount complete, it is now clear that Al Franken won the election. The Canvassing Board will meet tomorrow to wrap up its work and certify him the winner, and while there are still possible legal issues that will run their course, there is no longer any doubt who will be the next Senator from Minnesota. Even if all the ballots Coleman claims were double counted or erroneously added were resolved in his favor, he still wouldn't have enough votes to win. With the Senate set to begin meeting on Tuesday to address the important issues facing the nation, it is crucial that Minnesota's seat not remain empty, and I hope this process will resolve itself as soon as possible."

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[Double T]

1. rethugs need to give this one up. Franken it is.

What a bunch or sorry losers!!!!!

[Bolo Boffin]

2. All those Republican senators so afraid of Senator Franken that they are throwing

such a hissy fit.

[EFerrari]

3. No one knows what to do when we actually count the votes!

:rofl: