Minn. board expected to announce Al Franken winner
By AMY FORLITI, Associated Press Writer Amy Forliti, Associated Press Writer – Mon Jan 5, 7:21 am ET
MINNEAPOLIS – The state Canvassing Board was poised to certify the results of the recount in Minnesota's grueling Senate election in Al Franken's favor — but that doesn't mean the race is definitely over.
The board was to meet Monday and was expected to declare which candidate received the most overall votes from nearly 3 million ballots cast. The latest numbers showed Franken, a Democrat, with a 225-vote lead over Republican Sen. Norm Coleman, who led Franken on election night.
But after the announcement, there will be a seven-day waiting period before an election certificate is completed. If any lawsuits are filed during that waiting period, certification is conditional until the issue is settled in court.
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Minn. board expected to announce Al Franken winner
My comment:
Man, it is tough times being a Republican these days when a smart allecky comedian can beat an experienced political veteran and family values guy. Ha ha. ◦
