Comments on: More Votes Challenged in Minnesota http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: PB http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2115199 PB Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:50:47 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2115199 Yep, if Franken gets in, instead of 40% of people in the country paying no taxes, it will have a chance to bump up to 60%. Hold onto your wallets, it's going to be a bumpy couple of years until people find out that "change" means "give me your change - this is not an option" Yep, if Franken gets in, instead of 40% of people in the country paying no taxes, it will have a chance to bump up to 60%. Hold onto your wallets, it's going to be a bumpy couple of years until people find out that "change" means "give me your change – this is not an option"

]]> By: PragmaTexan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2114349 PragmaTexan Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:50:58 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2114349 Interesting thing about Franken - All the media watch outlets that evaluate the factual accuracy and veracity of pundit radio ranked Franken the highest in factual accuracy and veracity at 97.6%, followed by Jeanene Garafalo and Rachel Maddow at 96.5% each and Jerry Springer at 94.5% for year 2006. At the bottom? Limbaugh at 16%, Hannity at 18%, O'Reilly at 20%. Interesting pattern, eh?! Interesting thing about Franken – All the media watch outlets that evaluate the factual accuracy and veracity of pundit radio ranked Franken the highest in factual accuracy and veracity at 97.6%, followed by Jeanene Garafalo and Rachel Maddow at 96.5% each and Jerry Springer at 94.5% for year 2006.

At the bottom? Limbaugh at 16%, Hannity at 18%, O'Reilly at 20%.

Interesting pattern, eh?!

]]> By: frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113674 frank Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:39:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113674 Cleary that image shows two votes for Franken. Now only 161 behind. People get out there and vote again and often. We can't win without you! Cleary that image shows two votes for Franken. Now only 161 behind. People get out there and vote again and often. We can't win without you!

]]> By: EW http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113655 EW Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:37:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113655 I wish just one liberal could show just one shred of PROOF that any Republican has ever stolen an election. Just because Air(head) America says it doesn't make it so. I wish just one liberal could show just one shred of PROOF that any Republican has ever stolen an election. Just because Air(head) America says it doesn't make it so.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113604 John Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:34:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113604 How old are we today kids? How old are we today kids?

]]> By: Get Over It http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113550 Get Over It Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:30:54 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113550 Only not LOUDLY enough in Minn. Get over it. Nobody is trying to steal the election. the re-count , being watched by both sides "peeps" like a hawk, will result in a Final Count. No votes will appear out of "thin air", no trucks are hiding around the corner full of ballots. Get over it. You've been watching too many Mel Gibson movies. Only not LOUDLY enough in Minn.
Get over it. Nobody is trying to steal the election.

the re-count , being watched by both sides "peeps" like a hawk, will result in a Final Count. No votes will appear out of "thin air", no trucks are hiding around the corner full of ballots. Get over it. You've been watching too many Mel Gibson movies.

]]> By: Jimbo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113543 Jimbo Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:30:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113543 I think this is more exciting than the election itself-we get to see what a closely contested election is really like-so far everything seems to be going the proper route-whoever wins isn't as important as the process being done correctly (not like Florida , with the Supreme Court deciding for everyone). I voted for Franken but I'll go with whomever wins after ALL the votes have been counted as fairly as is possible. This is truly what a democracy is all about even if the Republicans hate it! I think this is more exciting than the election itself-we get to see what a closely contested election is really like-so far everything seems to be going the proper route-whoever wins isn't as important as the process being done correctly (not like Florida , with the Supreme Court deciding for everyone). I voted for Franken but I'll go with whomever wins after ALL the votes have been counted as fairly as is possible. This is truly what a democracy is all about even if the Republicans hate it!

]]> By: Bill, ca http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113318 Bill, ca Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:16:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113318 One more comment to Socialiste: The Socialist Democratic Party's of Europe are better in preserving democratic principles as Republicans any day. And this is a fact. One more comment to Socialiste:

The Socialist Democratic Party's of Europe are better in preserving democratic principles as Republicans any day.

And this is a fact.

]]> By: Myrock Atlanta, GA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113266 Myrock Atlanta, GA Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:12:04 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113266 Go Al Go! FYI: Georgia! Stand up DEC. 2nd! CAST YOUR VOTE FOR SENATE! JIM MARTAIN 08! It's not over until it's over! Go Al Go!

FYI: Georgia! Stand up DEC. 2nd!

CAST YOUR VOTE FOR SENATE!

JIM MARTAIN 08!

It's not over until it's over!

]]> By: Darryl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113246 Darryl Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:10:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113246 Sounds like Minnesota is having some of those Florida election problems. LOL Too bad, had a great time visiting the state and talking to the people for business. I guess they need better election officials Sounds like Minnesota is having some of those Florida election problems. LOL

Too bad, had a great time visiting the state and talking to the people for business. I guess they need better election officials

]]> By: Over Here http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113243 Over Here Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:10:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113243 Get over it. Nobody is trying to steal the election. Get over it. Acorn has nothing to do with this. Yes, some of the people temporarily employed by them falsified some REGISTRATION FORMS. They were recognized as false (obviously) and regected. On Nov. 4th, no cartoon characters or dead people voted. Millions of LEGITIMATE voters did. and they spoke CLEARLY! Get over it. Nobody is trying to steal the election.

Get over it. Acorn has nothing to do with this. Yes, some of the people temporarily employed by them falsified some REGISTRATION FORMS. They were recognized as false (obviously) and regected. On Nov. 4th, no cartoon characters or dead people voted. Millions of LEGITIMATE voters did. and they spoke CLEARLY!

]]> By: sick n tired http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113238 sick n tired Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:10:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113238 Come on Noah!! That argument is OLD! Get a life! Come on Noah!! That argument is OLD! Get a life!

]]> By: Adam http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113183 Adam Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:07:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113183 I love it!! Dems try and steal elections? Republicans are almost as funny as...Al Franken!! I love it!! Dems try and steal elections? Republicans are almost as funny as...Al Franken!!

]]> By: True Blue , West Coast http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113155 True Blue , West Coast Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:05:52 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113155 Looks like Normie is going down..... The good folks of Minn. voted Normie in 6 years ago as a form of protest . They did not like the way the late Paul Wellstones memorial service was conducted . I could not blame them, there was too much " politiking " going on, and not enough genuine memoriorlizing of all the good that Paul Wellstone stood for in life. But, that being said, six years has gone by and the good folks of Minn. appears to have forgiven the dems., and are punishing Normie, for his blind trust in Geo. W., and the rest of those republicrooks. They know that a vote for Normie, is a vote for more of the same old log jam in the senate, and the country as a whole. Looks like Normie is going down.....
The good folks of Minn. voted Normie in 6 years ago as a form of protest . They did not like the way the late Paul Wellstones memorial service was conducted . I could not blame them, there was too much " politiking " going on, and not enough genuine memoriorlizing of all the good that Paul Wellstone stood for in life.
But, that being said, six years has gone by and the good folks of Minn. appears to have forgiven the dems., and are punishing Normie, for his blind trust in Geo. W., and the rest of those republicrooks.
They know that a vote for Normie, is a vote for more of the same old log jam in the senate, and the country as a whole.

]]> By: Get Over It!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113154 Get Over It!!! Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:05:50 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113154 Get over it. Acorn has nothing to do with this. Yes, some of the people temporarily employed by them falsified some REGISTRATION FORMS. They were recognized as false (obviously) and regected. On Nov. 4th, no cartoon characters or dead people voted. Millions of LEGITIMATE voters did. and they spoke CLEARLY! Get over it. Acorn has nothing to do with this. Yes, some of the people temporarily employed by them falsified some REGISTRATION FORMS. They were recognized as false (obviously) and regected. On Nov. 4th, no cartoon characters or dead people voted. Millions of LEGITIMATE voters did. and they spoke CLEARLY!

]]> By: Get Over It!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113136 Get Over It!!! Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:05:08 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113136 POST THIS!!! Get over it. Nobody is trying to steal the election. POST THIS!!!

Get over it. Nobody is trying to steal the election.

]]> By: VETS4Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2113005 VETS4Obama Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:57:27 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2113005 Looks like Coleman and his Repugnantcan allies are starting to sweat that their voter surpression tactics might not have worked! Maybe they will not be able to steal this election! Looks like Coleman and his Repugnantcan allies are starting to sweat that their voter surpression tactics might not have worked! Maybe they will not be able to steal this election!

]]> By: Get Over It!!! LOL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112984 Get Over It!!! LOL Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:56:03 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112984 I had TRIED post a thought provoking statement. CNN would not post it . So I posted a mindless "go Al" I guess that they could handle. I had TRIED post a thought provoking statement.

CNN would not post it .

So I posted a mindless "go Al"

I guess that they could handle.

]]> By: Christine-Baltimore, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112952 Christine-Baltimore, MD Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:54:10 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112952 How hard is it to mark a ballot? Really? Are we that dumb in this country that a simple bubble can't be filled in? I say toss the questionable ballots. Dumb people lose their vote! How hard is it to mark a ballot? Really? Are we that dumb in this country that a simple bubble can't be filled in? I say toss the questionable ballots. Dumb people lose their vote!

]]> By: Challenge, Challenge, Challenge http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112941 Challenge, Challenge, Challenge Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:53:32 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112941 Good, challenge them all. This election is important. The country is waiting to move forward and we need a Democratic win. By the way, I like to take this time to thank the following states: Florida Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania Iowa North Carolina Nevada New Mexico You rock. Good, challenge them all. This election is important. The country is waiting to move forward and we need a Democratic win.

By the way, I like to take this time to thank the following states:

Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Iowa
North Carolina
Nevada
New Mexico

You rock.

]]> By: Obama 4 60 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112925 Obama 4 60 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:52:48 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112925 Actually the Rep came up with the early voting concept in most states Actually the Rep came up with the early voting concept in most states

]]> By: No Hillary = No Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112876 No Hillary = No Obama Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:49:31 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112876 I hope Franken is watching SNL tapes of his Daily Affirmation skits. I hope Franken is watching SNL tapes of his Daily Affirmation skits.

]]> By: Corey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112803 Corey Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:38:53 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112803 Your reactions are just sad. The recount has nothing to do with anyone's attempt to steal the election, it's an automatic REQUIREMENT when a vote is that close, because there is a margin of error in the tabulation. When the vote count falls within the margin of error, they MUST do a recount to ensure that the person who actually got the most votes won. It's hardly the first recount in the history of this country... It's just so noticable because of how close the Democrats are to a super majority, and Republicans are concerned that it will leave them completely powerless. Your reactions are just sad.

The recount has nothing to do with anyone's attempt to steal the election, it's an automatic REQUIREMENT when a vote is that close, because there is a margin of error in the tabulation. When the vote count falls within the margin of error, they MUST do a recount to ensure that the person who actually got the most votes won.

It's hardly the first recount in the history of this country... It's just so noticable because of how close the Democrats are to a super majority, and Republicans are concerned that it will leave them completely powerless.

]]> By: Robert http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112791 Robert Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:37:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112791 Kevin - Since you're obviously a Republican, it's probably better to not bring up the topic of "stealing elections". How soon you forget. Apparently, around 50% of people from Minnesota DO think he's Senate worthy so it isn't up to you to question their opinions. "The whole country is being led to destruction"??? Guess what, we're already there and it's the Republicans who can take credit for it. Think before you speak. Kevin – Since you're obviously a Republican, it's probably better to not bring up the topic of "stealing elections". How soon you forget. Apparently, around 50% of people from Minnesota DO think he's Senate worthy so it isn't up to you to question their opinions. "The whole country is being led to destruction"??? Guess what, we're already there and it's the Republicans who can take credit for it. Think before you speak.

]]> By: Pavel http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112779 Pavel Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:35:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112779 Democrats stealing elections? Republicans stole the last two presidential elections, and are constantly involved in intimidation strategies and tactics to prevent the poor, elderly and minorities from voting. Democrats stealing elections? Republicans stole the last two presidential elections, and are constantly involved in intimidation strategies and tactics to prevent the poor, elderly and minorities from voting.

]]> By: GOP will figure out a way to cheat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112780 GOP will figure out a way to cheat Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:35:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112780 Please, for once, let's have a recount that's objective and fair. I'm a Dem but I want whoever really won the people's vote to win. Coleman's posturing about the recount was so ugly and Rovian - that era is over. Please, for once, let's have a recount that's objective and fair. I'm a Dem but I want whoever really won the people's vote to win. Coleman's posturing about the recount was so ugly and Rovian – that era is over.

]]> By: Charlie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112774 Charlie Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:34:56 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112774 It is so nice to see that the uneducated and feeble minded are still out here in the netherlands. First we have the tax dogger, I do believe we have learned that Franken was this guy. I also believe that we have found out that the first campaign to go to court was the Frankin Campaign again the brainless on this blog blame coleman. I personally don't have a dog in this fight but it sure would be nice for folks to use their grey matter, well at least if they have any. It is so nice to see that the uneducated and feeble minded are still out here in the netherlands. First we have the tax dogger, I do believe we have learned that Franken was this guy. I also believe that we have found out that the first campaign to go to court was the Frankin Campaign again the brainless on this blog blame coleman. I personally don't have a dog in this fight but it sure would be nice for folks to use their grey matter, well at least if they have any.

]]> By: Jenny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112734 Jenny Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:30:16 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112734 What is wrong with you people. The race ended up as too close to call, and the RULES state that there must be a recount. No-one is cheating anyone. Just wait and see what the final count ends up being. If it's still close, then I am sure it will go to court. That's it... there is nothing else to discuss. Maybe some people don't like Al Franken, and some people are not particulary overjoyed with Norm Coleman. It was up to Minnesota to choose so please leave it to them. I live in California and believe me, Arnold Swartzenegger was not my choice for governor. However, he was chosen and if people in Minnesota or Florida, or Georgia, or New York love him or hate him, it doesn't help California. What is wrong with you people. The race ended up as too close to call, and the RULES state that there must be a recount. No-one is cheating anyone. Just wait and see what the final count ends up being. If it's still close, then I am sure it will go to court. That's it... there is nothing else to discuss.

Maybe some people don't like Al Franken, and some people are not particulary overjoyed with Norm Coleman. It was up to Minnesota to choose so please leave it to them.

I live in California and believe me, Arnold Swartzenegger was not my choice for governor. However, he was chosen and if people in Minnesota or Florida, or Georgia, or New York love him or hate him, it doesn't help California.

]]> By: Bob http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112699 Bob Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:26:06 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112699 LOL -- Al the tax dodger Franken LOL LOL LOL LOL . I used to be a democrat. LOL - Al the tax dodger Franken LOL LOL LOL LOL . I used to be a democrat.

]]> By: Shasta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112654 Shasta Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:16:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112654 Personally, as a Minnesotan, I blame the morons who voted for Barkley just to prove a point. Personally, as a Minnesotan, I blame the morons who voted for Barkley just to prove a point.

]]> By: Love My USA/Do You? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112653 Love My USA/Do You? Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:16:42 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112653 Wake Up Dumb America.. This election is a disgrace. The Democrats will steal the gold from their mothers mouth. I have lost all faith in the Democratic process. Elections should be the same in every state Nov. 4th Only absent tee ballots for a just cause. All machines should have a paper trail. This early voting, and no verifcation, is causing all of this BS. It was the Democrat s who started this crap.... Lets get bck to the proper way of voiting. One vote per register cititzen of the USA...on Nov 4t. and only on Nov. 4th. Is this to much to ask???? Wake Up Dumb America.. This election is a disgrace. The Democrats will steal the gold from their mothers mouth. I have lost all faith in the Democratic process. Elections should be the same in every state Nov. 4th Only absent tee ballots for a just cause. All machines should have a paper trail. This early voting, and no verifcation, is causing all of this BS. It was the Democrat s who started this crap.... Lets get bck to the proper way of voiting. One vote per register cititzen of the USA...on Nov 4t. and only on Nov. 4th. Is this to much to ask????

]]> By: Carl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112646 Carl Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:13:41 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112646 Sure do hope Franken does win; if the ballots are correctly counted then of course, he will. Finally a chance to have someone respresent the state without the interference of the mentally challenged evangelicals. Sure do hope Franken does win; if the ballots are correctly counted
then of course, he will. Finally a chance to have someone respresent
the state without the interference of the mentally challenged
evangelicals.

]]> By: Bald Ex-Soldier http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112630 Bald Ex-Soldier Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:07:24 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112630 At this point to claim either person won is just idiotic! Good old human error accounts for more than the .002% difference (or whatever it is at now) there is between the canidates. And btw, as a Minnesotan I find Coleman detestable considering that he was a transplanted politican blessed by the RNC who moved to MN just to get to congress. God do I miss Wellstone. He was too liberal for me, but he was a True Stateman and we have precious few of them nowadays. As for Franken, 1) he has the wit to be a good representative 2) He WAS a comedian, just like Reagan was an actor. Personally I am not trilled with him, but I think he is just (if not more) qualified to serve as Coleman is. And at least Franken would DO SOMETHING while in Washington. At this point to claim either person won is just idiotic! Good old human error accounts for more than the .002% difference (or whatever it is at now) there is between the canidates.
And btw, as a Minnesotan I find Coleman detestable considering that he was a transplanted politican blessed by the RNC who moved to MN just to get to congress. God do I miss Wellstone. He was too liberal for me, but he was a True Stateman and we have precious few of them nowadays.
As for Franken, 1) he has the wit to be a good representative 2) He WAS a comedian, just like Reagan was an actor. Personally I am not trilled with him, but I think he is just (if not more) qualified to serve as Coleman is. And at least Franken would DO SOMETHING while in Washington.

]]> By: Coleman's Still Winning http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112629 Coleman's Still Winning Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:07:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112629 I don't think Franken's catching up fast enough to overtake Coleman. It's just math. At present rate of change from vote recount, Coleman's lead will narrow, but Coleman will still win. Instead of winning by 215 votes . . . he'll win by about 66. I don't think Franken's catching up fast enough to overtake Coleman. It's just math. At present rate of change from vote recount, Coleman's lead will narrow, but Coleman will still win. Instead of winning by 215 votes . . . he'll win by about 66.

]]> By: Maggie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112616 Maggie Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:02:30 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112616 Kevin: "Unbelievable…democrats continue to attempt to steal elections" I guess they finally learned from the republicans how elections are really counted. Kevin:
"Unbelievable…democrats continue to attempt to steal elections"

I guess they finally learned from the republicans how elections are really counted.

]]> By: Annie, Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112614 Annie, Atlanta Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:02:25 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112614 Norm Coleman hasn't seemed happy from the start with this required recount. What does he know that we don't? Norm Coleman hasn't seemed happy from the start with this required recount. What does he know that we don't?

]]> By: Frank http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112611 Frank Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:01:33 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112611 This is really kind of fun. It's like Christmas going on well into January, with a new little present every day. GOD, do I love politics! It truly is the greatest show on earth! This is really kind of fun. It's like Christmas going on well into January, with a new little present every day.

GOD, do I love politics! It truly is the greatest show on earth!

]]> By: TED http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112597 TED Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:58:07 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112597 Go Franken. Hey Sen. Coleman, how about conceding gracefully? Go Franken.

Hey Sen. Coleman, how about conceding gracefully?

]]> By: joseph http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112596 joseph Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:57:49 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112596 Coleman is a crook trying to steal the election, abetted by Fix News. What else is new. Reminds me of Florida. Coleman is a crook trying to steal the election, abetted by Fix News. What else is new. Reminds me of Florida.

]]> By: Harold http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112595 Harold Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:57:44 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112595 For anyone, Minnesotan or otherwise, who thinks that Al Franken being a comedian is a negative and that those on the right are above such shennanigans, I have a few names: Ronald Reagan (bad actor) Sonny Bono (bad singer - good songwriter) Jesse Ventura (are you kidding me?) Arnold Schwarzenegger (ham actor - smarter than he looks - thank God!) Now, if you elect Prince in the mid-term election, I'll start to worry. For anyone, Minnesotan or otherwise, who thinks that Al Franken being a comedian is a negative and that those on the right are above such shennanigans, I have a few names:

Ronald Reagan (bad actor)
Sonny Bono (bad singer – good songwriter)
Jesse Ventura (are you kidding me?)
Arnold Schwarzenegger (ham actor – smarter than he looks – thank God!)

Now, if you elect Prince in the mid-term election, I'll start to worry.

]]> By: Just joking http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112569 Just joking Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:51:59 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112569 Franken should win. Franken should win.

]]> By: Susan, Macedon New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112568 Susan, Macedon New York Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:51:55 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112568 I love the irony - Republicans claiming Democrats are stealing an election!!! Get over yourselves people and realize that Republicans are the cheaters (about pretty much everything, including their personal lives). Aren't Repubs the party of the "wide stance"? And how many Republicans are in prison or under indictment for corruption? A lot more than Democrats, that's for sure! To those who are complaining that Franken is a comedian, didn't you guys elect Jesse Ventura - a wrestler???? Please! At least a comedian has a few brains. I love the irony – Republicans claiming Democrats are stealing an election!!! Get over yourselves people and realize that Republicans are the cheaters (about pretty much everything, including their personal lives). Aren't Repubs the party of the "wide stance"? And how many Republicans are in prison or under indictment for corruption? A lot more than Democrats, that's for sure!

To those who are complaining that Franken is a comedian, didn't you guys elect Jesse Ventura – a wrestler???? Please! At least a comedian has a few brains.

]]> By: Debi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112552 Debi Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:48:39 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112552 Kevin I hate to inform you, but Democrats are not stealing the election. Bush handed the election, on a silver platter, to the Democrats. Speaking of stealing elections: 2000, 2004.... do you consider those two years stolen or won? I bet you consider them both won, but remeber those two elections are the reason lawyers are even involved in elections. Not because they were won fair and square, but because there was too many fishy issues. Kevin I hate to inform you, but Democrats are not stealing the election. Bush handed the election, on a silver platter, to the Democrats.

Speaking of stealing elections: 2000, 2004.... do you consider those two years stolen or won? I bet you consider them both won, but remeber those two elections are the reason lawyers are even involved in elections. Not because they were won fair and square, but because there was too many fishy issues.

]]> By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112547 David Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:47:02 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112547 Minnesota is in danger of looking like California - first Jesse Ventura, now maybe Franken, who's next? Minnesota is in danger of looking like California – first Jesse Ventura, now maybe Franken, who's next?

]]> By: Purple Nurple http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112544 Purple Nurple Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:46:43 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112544 21st century and we still can't count our ballots right....good greif!!! 21st century and we still can't count our ballots right....good greif!!!

]]> By: Apples for sale http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112521 Apples for sale Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:43:22 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112521 please ignore CK,the fifteen year old Rush Limbaugh koolaid drinker.She has serious mental issues and should seek the advice of a doctor. please ignore CK,the fifteen year old Rush Limbaugh koolaid drinker.She has serious mental issues and should seek the advice of a doctor.

]]> By: glendower http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112516 glendower Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:42:21 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112516 Do the right-wing Republicans ever make an intelligent posting on these CNN comments, or are they all as dull as Jon, ck, Rob, etc., who write inanities? Do the right-wing Republicans ever make an intelligent posting on these CNN comments, or are they all as dull as Jon, ck, Rob, etc., who write inanities?

]]> By: Fenarkleman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112511 Fenarkleman Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:41:36 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112511 Winfield Adcock is going down. Pete Tagliano in 2008! Winfield Adcock is going down. Pete Tagliano in 2008!

]]> By: Gulf Coast http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112509 Gulf Coast Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:41:13 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112509 Why the opposition to a comedian in the Senate? We have tolerated a clown in the Whitehouse for the past eight years! Why the opposition to a comedian in the Senate? We have tolerated a clown in the Whitehouse for the past eight years!

]]> By: Ken in Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/11/21/more-votes-challenged-in-minnesota/#comment-2112508 Ken in Florida Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:41:12 +0000 http://cnnpoliticalticker.wordpress.com/?p=31019#comment-2112508 To the people of Minnesota, welcome to Florida! To the people of Minnesota, welcome to Florida!

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