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GOP web ad warns of Al-mageddon (minnesotaindependent.com)

A new Republican web ad, titled “60,” again recycles footage of Al Franken gesticulating wildly — in imitation of the late U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone cheering his son’s cross-country race. This... More

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Does Franken Solve the Filibuster Problem? | The American Prospect (www.prospect.org) TMC

When Al Franken is sworn in as the new junior senator from Minnesota next week, there will be endless talk about the long interregnum between Election Day and his oath-taking. People will chatter... More

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Franken, Coleman sing in tune on ‘Magic Number 60′ (minnesotaindependent.com) TMC

It wasn’t quite “Love Potion No. 9,” but Norm Coleman and Al Franken were singing in unison on the “Magic Number 60″ during their press events yesterday.

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Pawlenty, Ritchie sign election certificate for Franken (minnesotaindependent.com) TMC

Al Franken’s election certificate was signed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty and Secretary of State Mark Ritchie early Tuesday evening, only hours after the state’s high court turned down Norm Coleman’s... More

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Franken: ‘I get to be the senator’ (minnesotaindependent.com) TMC

At a rally at the State Capitol today, Sen.-elect Al Franken saluted his wife, Franni — without whom, he said, “I would have lost … by kind of a lot.” Franken said once he decided to run, he... More

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Franken supporters celebrate victory at the Capitol (minnesotaindependent.com) TMC

Hundreds of Democrats gathered on the front lawn of the Capitol today for a noon-time rally to celebrate Al Franken’s long-awaited victory in the U.S. Senate contest. The senator-elect is expected... More

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