Comments on: Nearly 3,000 ballots challenged in Minnesota

By: Richard A. Spomer

Richard A. Spomer — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:02:29 +0000

How many votes will show up for Franken out of the clear blue or from under the table, this has turned into a big joke on MN!

By: Pat F

Pat F — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:58:25 +0000

The death of democracy. It started in Florida, continued in Ohio, and now the death throes are in Minnesota.

Instead of a democracy, we have a "litocracy" – government by endless litigation.

By: NY Republican

NY Republican — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:50:29 +0000

nom deplume – the other thing that those countries you mentioned have in common is (are you ready) STRICT GUN CONTROL if not OUTRIGHT BANS (oops that's happening here too) sorry.

By: Gekonge

Gekonge — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:42:59 +0000

COLEMAN IS A LOSER I HOPE HE LOSES BY ONE VOTE SO THAT HE MAY LIVE CRYING

By: angela

angela — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:33:32 +0000

SONS OF THE FOUNDERS VS THE SOCIALISTS???????????? You do realize that W is a republican and the one buying out the banks and insurance co's right? Socialism is happening under a republican!!!y the time he's out we will have bailed out the auto industry as well as owning most of Citibank. Now THAT'S Socialism!!!!!!!!!!

By: John

John — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:30:44 +0000

Actually, Rob, all the noise thus far has come from the Coleman campaign. First, the election was close enough to warrent a recount under state law, and Coleman declared himself the winner and told Franken he should concede. A few days later, when all precincts were totalled and the result was still too close to call, Coleman did the same thing again. Plus, he sued to keep out valid votes that an election official had in his car. Then, when Franken went to DC to familiarize himself with everything just in case he wins (the responsible thing to do, by the way) Coleman complained yet again.
And as for Franken being a joke and just a puppet, first, listen to him or read him; he's really quite smart. And even if he were going to be just a puppet, I'd rather see that than another six years from the Bush puppet we were stuck with until now.

By: Nan

Nan — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:28:37 +0000

Would you rather have the one-party rule we've had the past 8 years? Let's see, if you reduce your income while maintaining or increasing your spending – what'll you have? Bush, Cheney, and national bankruptcy!

By: TonyS

TonyS — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:28:00 +0000

Imagine getting rid of the Electoral College. We could do this in every state.

By: bernie from maryland

bernie from maryland — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:25:29 +0000

Senator Al Franken?
You've got to be kidding!!

Seriously though. Don't Coleman and Franken look like they could be brothers?

By: Nan

Nan — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:25:13 +0000

Go Jim Martin (Georgia) and Al Franken (Minnesota)!!!!

By: vic

vic — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:18:57 +0000

Hoping for a Franken win!

By: John, Illinois

John, Illinois — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:17:18 +0000

Ya know, this was an automatic recount generated by the closeness of the election. Neither side initiated it as an attempt to "steal" the election. Both teams have contested an identical number of ballots, so no one gets an advantage there.

That being said, neither of these candidates deserves to serve in the Senate. They both ran despicable, shameful campaigns. As a liberal who has enjoyed many of the skits that Al Franken wrote during his years at Saturday Night Live, I am ashamed at the cheap pandering of his campaign. Minnesota tends to be a pretty progressive state; Mr. Franken, if you had stuck to a policy-based campaign you should have won easily.

By: A Kickin' Donkey

A Kickin' Donkey — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:15:19 +0000

I don't agree with the filibuster. Do away with it. There is no penalty for gridlock.

By: afam

afam — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:03:35 +0000

90 percent of the republicans are of no good right now. they need to go away and reorganize. if it takes one pary rule to fix this problem so be it. i am a democrat and if the democrats mess up afer 4 years we should be kicked out and be replaced with independents.

By: Obama Landslide

Obama Landslide — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:02:57 +0000

LOL at zgomer and the other conspiracy nuts claiming/implying the recount is some kind of lefty stunt. The fact is that the recount was automatic under state law. Keep drinking that Kool-Aid, it's gonna be a long eight years for you haters.

By: Sue in MI

Sue in MI — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:00:21 +0000

Do you think we can just let the process work instead of insulting each other? Looks pretty fair to me so far-same number of contested ballots on each side, just about the same results.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:45:11 +0000

Voter fraud is definitely ripe here, just ask Acorn and all the dems regsitering non-citizens to vote. I don't think people on this blog really understand what happened in Florida in 2000. Bush won fair and square, it was the Dems that actually tried to steal the election, but that it what you get from people who are disillusioned.

By: martin

martin — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:44:52 +0000

Obama is for real change. He's bringing basically every Washington insider or former Clinton administration or cabinet member into his administration. It's basically another 4 years of Clinton with a new figure-head. Sorta like Russia where Putin is in power behind the scenes while Medvedev is the figure-head.

By: Twins Fan

Twins Fan — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:35:19 +0000

I'm a technically a registered Democrat from MN and all I have to say is-if Franken gets in, I'm moving. He's a joke and should never have ran.

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:34:39 +0000

ONE PARTY RULE... Yikes

Please LORD come back soon.

By: Silv

Silv — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:30:50 +0000

"Of course the libs want to dispute the count, they want to take the vote away from the people and steal it like a thief in the night."

Which is why liberals are the ones that support organizations that help get people out to vote, am I right?

Think twice before you post.

By: rob

rob — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:24:08 +0000

Watch what happens if Coleman wins, the left will cry fix is in and their will be charges of voter suppression, etc. etc. etc. If Franken wins it will be very silent.

The fact that it is this close says 2 things about Min, 1. the mood of the people is anti republican and 2. the people of Min are insane. Franken will be a total joke in the senate with no real position of any power, just a puppet of Harry Ried and the Dems and a loud stage to spew his venom and hatred of anybody who dares have an opinion different from his.

By: bsmith171

bsmith171 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:22:44 +0000

just have another election.

By: Phil in NC

Phil in NC — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:09:09 +0000

We have officially hit the "Panic" button if we are resorting to former comedians to run our country.

And, like her or hate her, at least Palin is the Governor of a state. What did Franken ever do except tell some lewd jokes and that Stuart Smalley skit? Sure, he has a (D) beside his name but so what?

By: Peter (CA)

Peter (CA) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:07:30 +0000

Darko and Nom-

Just curious. Did you complain from 2001 to 2006 also? Or did you vote for Republicans in order to keep that majority?

By: wwf

wwf — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:07:05 +0000

I am from Mn and did not vote for Franken, nor for Colman. Mn would do better without either of them. However, this forum would be better off without some of the morons that post here. Explains why some animals eat their young.

By: Peter (CA)

Peter (CA) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:59:54 +0000

zgomer-since when is counting all of the votes a problem??
This makes no sense at all. What do the Republicans have to hide? Did they suppress some votes because they knew they would lose?

Why can't you right wingers use some logic in your arguments?
Oh, wait....you guys use hate and lies. Sorry, I forgot.

By: Franky

Franky — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:58:33 +0000

My goodness! How is Al Franken competing? Geez, even Joe Lieberman would defeat the GOP in an election...and he supported Senator McCain! LOL!! This is just funny because is just funny...

By: anticlintonite

anticlintonite — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:50:40 +0000

we give him a mandate and possibly a filibuster-proof senate, and the first thing he does is plop hillary and her crew, down on our plates ,and say, here's ur change. enjoy!

By: nom deplume

nom deplume — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:48:48 +0000

One Party Rule, woohoo.

Now we can be just like other nations again.

Of course, that includes Vietnam, China, North Korea, Iran, and all those former Eastern Bloc Nations.

Now, what else did they have in common??? Hmmmmm. Let me think.

By: ben

ben — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:45:28 +0000

market watcher,
Franken is a comedian. He is not a clown. Comedians tell jokes to make us laugh. Clowns make us laugh or cry by their actions. Red Skelton once said there has never been more than six notable clowns on the planet at one time.

By: unfairness doctrine

unfairness doctrine — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:43:10 +0000

Franken needs to stick to something he's good at porn comedy and leave politics to mature adults.

By: Dave, Central Illinois

Dave, Central Illinois — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:41:39 +0000

Hey "Tulsa", you are an ignorant moron with a big mouth. Have a nice day.

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:40:58 +0000

This is halarious. The only thing worse than republicans is democrats. Although seeing Al Frankin in office would be pretty funny.

By: ben

ben — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:35:40 +0000

flip a coin! neither one is worth a hoot

By: karen-phoenix

karen-phoenix — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:34:18 +0000

Go Franken!!!! You will make a good senator–your humor proves you know how to relate to average Americans and not lobbiests and the rich!!!

By: facts are facts

facts are facts — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:31:17 +0000

Unfettered conservatism is dead and it's time so of these GOP trolls accept the fact their ideology is what has landed the country in it's current state of affairs.

Anyone believing or espousing the world is only 6,000 years old needs some therapy and quick. Blind faith does not justify ignoring science and brainwashing their children with these fairy tales is not preparing them properly for their futures.

By: Gary in Oklahoma

Gary in Oklahoma — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:30:46 +0000

Franken is a joke.

By: Uncle Fester

Uncle Fester — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:29:32 +0000

zgomer November 25th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Of course the libs want to dispute the count, they want to take the vote away from the people and steal it like a thief in the night.

Like Bush did in 2000?

By: Floyd

Floyd — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:29:06 +0000

Incredible. The absolute hatred displayed by the liberal hacks that constantly refer to conservatives as "mean spirited" is astounding. As usual, when democrats win, they win. When they lose – somebody must have cheated! The downhill slide of our country continues as more and more people stop pulling the wagon and jump on for the free ride.

By: jd

jd — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:25:51 +0000

Just like down in Florida 2004, the Democrats wanted to recount and recount and still could not cheat and win.

By: Minnesotan

Minnesotan — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:22:25 +0000

Minnesota law mandates a recount when the margin is less than .5% And common sense says that you need a recount when the Republicans have been trying to suppress votes so that they can cheat in yet another election. Franken may not be a stellar candidate, but he's still light years ahead of a lapdog like the flip-flopping carpet-bagger, Norm Coleman.

By: Breck

Breck — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:18:00 +0000

I can't wait to hear the idiot Republicans screaming "VOTER FRAUD!". Irony is fun ain't it?

By: Tulsa

Tulsa — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:17:07 +0000

tom,,,,
you do know that it was the REPUBLICANS who had the fix in back in 2000, right? Are all Republicans just morons, or what?
LOL, I've got to laugh at the right wingers on here. Scared sh@#less is what comes to mind. What a bunch of idiots.

By: Baze

Baze — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:15:25 +0000

Franken you lost, now go away.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:12:21 +0000

Franken needs to stick with what he knows, comedy. We don't need any more comedians in Washington. We tried it and the ecomony isn't very funny now, is it?

By: That Other Jerry

That Other Jerry — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:11:49 +0000

From the numbers it looks like Coleman's strategy is to make the same number of challenges as Franken, in hopes of keeping the vote margins about the same. Just like running out the clock in football.

"indy 08" - the "bash Palin" room is down the hall, second door to the left. This is the Franken/Coleman election. Just to let you know before you say something else stupid.

By: wha...?

wha...? — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:11:06 +0000

@bill,NM

I'm Libertarian, so not supportive of either Dem or Repub party, but how can you say the Republicans are cheating? Franken has challenged 1 more vote than Coleman. Both parties have people watching recounts, and both candidates have lost approximately the same number of votes, though Coleman has lost more (which could be interpreted as Dems stealing...which I don't think it is). Seems that the process is working the way it should and no one is stealing anything.

By: Paul, Riverside, CA

Paul, Riverside, CA — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:09:21 +0000

Just like Florida, the GOP will put party before Country to obtain power. Last time this happened, the country and the world had hoped ,after the fact, that the outcome would have been differant.

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:09:16 +0000

Another case of democrats trying to lie, cheat and steal their way into office.