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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

DFL and GOP statements

The DFL released this statement on the MN Supreme Court ruling declaring Al Franken the winner of the U.S. Senate race: “We offer our heartfelt congratulations once again to Senator-elect Franken, his wife Franni and their family. Throughout this long process, Minnesotans have seen what kind of senator Al Franken will be: determined, patient, thoughtful…
by Tom Scheck

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What others are saying about the Supreme Court ruling

Since winning the initial recount, Franken has started hiring staff for a Senate office. -CNN There was significant pressure on Mr. Coleman not to appeal to the federal courts. -The Wall Street Journal Further control of the senate would give Barack Obama, the US president, increased power to advance his legislative agenda. -Al Jazeera Minnesota…
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Reid’s statement on Franken

Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released this statement congratulating Al Franken: “I congratulate Senator-elect Al Franken, the next Senator from the state of Minnesota. “The people of Minnesota will now finally get the brilliant and hardworking new senator they elected in November and the full representation they deserve. After all the votes have been…
by Tom Scheck

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MN Supremes: Franken won

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that Democrat Al Franken won more votes than Republican Norm Coleman. Here’s the opinion. Update: The Minnesota Supreme Court is not ordering Gov. Pawlenty to issue the election certificate. The court said: “Al Franken received the highest number of votes legally cast and is entitled to receive the certificate of…
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Tea Party = Votes?

Will the GOP candidates for governor campaign at the next Tea Party?
by Tom Scheck

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NGA to honor Blatz

The National Governor's Association will honor former MN Supreme Court Justice Kathleen Blatz in July.
by Tom Scheck

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