Comments on: Coleman files suit over Minnesota election results

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:56:17 +0000

How sad! "Proud American" and "Texas Teacher" live in a Stupid Bubble, and they can't get out!

By: Jeff From Jersey

Jeff From Jersey — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:34:30 +0000

Couldn't you just see that picture frozen in a Great Lake somewhere?This guy actually won once before?AMAZING!

By: Sarah, Northern Colorado

Sarah, Northern Colorado — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:28:19 +0000

Ok, this has become embarrassing. Let it go, man; let it go!

By: Betty, Virginia

Betty, Virginia — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:26:13 +0000

There has been a recount... let it go. Get a hint Coleman!

By: Ginsings Songs

Ginsings Songs — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:22:34 +0000

I say let the process play out. There's nothing wrong with this going to the courts. That's what the courts are for.....to mediate and decide disputes. I'm a democrat, but more importantly, I'd like to know that the person THE PEOPLE elected is eventually seated, democrat or republican. If it takes some time, so be it. It will be resolved eventually and we can all rest assured that the issue has been examined to ensure the one elected becomes senator. With such a close election, I'd be more suspect if the results were not disputed and closely examined.

By: Carl Justus

Carl Justus — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:22:20 +0000

Norm Coleman is trying to mimic Bush in Florida in 2000, but he will waste his owners money by going to court, he lost and being typical republican of the last 16 years, they think they are here to run the world and do not enough brains to run a childs toy.

By: Proud American

Proud American — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:22:17 +0000

I just can't believe that a republican thinks they could win anything in this country. Mr. Coleman go hang out in the mens room at the airport and make a wide stance. lolololololololol Republicans god love them.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:17:09 +0000

Good job Al, congratulations. Now make us proud.

By: CL Get your facts straight

CL Get your facts straight — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:11:47 +0000

FIRST OF ALL- The officials including the secretary of state and the canvassing board have done and upstanding job of carrying out the recount. To blame the secretary of state is slanderous and pathetic.

A court ruling dictated that previously uncounted absentee ballots could be included in the recount if AND ONLY IF both candidates (or there spokespersons) and the canvasing board agreed that the ballot in question was legitimate and ought to be counted. Each party agreed to these stipulations and the process proceeded as such. THUS Coleman himself has approved (HAD TO APPROVE) all of the additional ballots to be counted . To cry "ERROR" now is a ridiculous attempt to insinuate wrong doing now that he knows his time is up.

Read the articles carefully. They include this information. There was no slanting and my state followed the legal guidelines for this automatic recount with great care.

By: ga.

ga. — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:06:37 +0000

america is doomed with these people who just can't stand to lose, we can never be united if these kind of tatics dosen't stop.

By: Betsy-California

Betsy-California — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:05:38 +0000

My comment will probably not be published as I am continually awaiting moderation, but here goes: Isn't Coleman under investigation any way? Why should he pursue this since he might have to resign anyhow?

By: Betsy-California

Betsy-California — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:04:19 +0000

Isn't Coleman under investigation for corruption? So why does he bother since he might end up having to resign anyway? Oh, I forgot its only Democrats that should resign, Republicans can stay in office corrupt or not. This is so ridiculous.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:03:25 +0000

By: Keith

Keith — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:59:17 +0000

Why don't you have Craig come back and do some "toe-tapping" for the GOP candidate?

GOP................Goofy old P-icks!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Texas Teacher

Texas Teacher — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:57:39 +0000

Of course.... and what else would we expect! Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty is not going to give up anymore than Coleman.... by hook or crook, these republicans will do everything in their power to steal an election. As someone said so well last night... it was done the way you wanted it, Coleman.... now you want something else since you did not win? Seriously......

The Republicans have been drunk with power and out of control for 8 years….it's time to take whip and chair and drive them back into their caves! Seriously... I love that quote... from me.... *LOL*

By: Bafun

Bafun — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:57:22 +0000

@jjd
unfortunately Bush also stole the elections and it was tragic because he was not "just" a senator

By: Texas Teacher

Texas Teacher — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:57:03 +0000

The Republicans have been drunk with power and out of control for 8 years….it's time to take whip and chair and drive them back into their caves! Seriously... I love that quote... from me.... *LOL*

By: Steve, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Steve, Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:56:01 +0000

Even among Republicans, there is a growing feeling that Coleman will eventually have to concede. Even if there is a trial and the verdict is challenged, this case will be back to the Minnesota Supreme Court, The majority of the members including the State Supreme Court Justice Eric Magnuson (who is on the Canvassing Board) were appointed by the Republican Governor Tim Pawlenty. Evetuallym the people of Minnesota will get ired of this enough that someone will pack it in and it will Coleman. Pawlenty will swallow hard and sign the certificate. Senator elect Al Franken will be sworn in and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Coleman said that the people of Minnesoat will decide this not Senate Majoirty Leader Harry reid (D-NV). Will Coleman say the same to Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) to keep his nose out of it too? I doubt it!

By: Larry

Larry — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:54:45 +0000

THANK YOU ! Norm,I'm sorry you have to go through all this BS

Frankin nice try ,but this is real world,and not just another of your jokes,but it will be funny when you lose after being all excited thinking you stolen the election and gotten away with it.

By: Get Real

Get Real — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:54:06 +0000

How come it was OK for the People to keep asking for a recount in FL in 2000 but not in MN in 2008. This is such a bad example of a double standard for the Dems.

By: Cynthia - Arkansas

Cynthia - Arkansas — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:43:55 +0000

Al Franken is a very intelligent man. He will make an excellant senator.

Colemen, you need to let it go. YOU LOST! Please accept reality.

By: Annie, Atlanta

Annie, Atlanta — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:39:57 +0000

jjd: Have you been paying attention to this thing? This recount was run on the up and up, complete with attorneys, the courts and election officials. It's probably the most accurate count in any state ever. There were a lot of votes disgarded originally that shouldn't have been. Having seen that done here in GA, guess which areas get rejected?

By: KB in Co

KB in Co — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:39:34 +0000

Decent into madness and a shedding of remaining dignity, what a terrible thing to see.

By: Chris in Va.

Chris in Va. — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:38:23 +0000

This loser needs to wrap himself in the flag, sit quietly in the corner and suck his thumb like the rest of the Repug losers. Is John McCain the only Republican who can lose an election and conceed with dignity?

By: Minnesotan

Minnesotan — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:37:38 +0000

Normie's a liar, cheat, flip-flopper, and Republican lapdog. He's been an embarrassment to our state. Now, he gets to show the world how pathetic his lawsuit is after every election board has legitimately gone over the ballots. The colossal failures of the Republicans, from the war to our economic collapse, entangles Coleman, who voted for every one of these debacles. Good Riddance!

By: Lyndon from CA

Lyndon from CA — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:37:17 +0000

Atta boy Norm, tie up this senate representative in the courts as long as possible. Al Franken is way too liberal for mainstream America.

By: Willy Brown

Willy Brown — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:34:02 +0000

Coleman you got screwed by DFL & ACORN

By: Elsee

Elsee — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:31:21 +0000

What a bunch of spoilers. Republicans just can't give it up gracefully. Now the taxpayers will probably have to foot the bill for a long, drawn-out court fight because this one just can't accept that he's a loser.

By: LEL

LEL — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:30:57 +0000

More votes than living people? It's an old 'Chicaga' trick, getting dead union members to vote.

By: Thomas-MN

Thomas-MN — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:30:12 +0000

From a Minnesotan, here's a plea to the U.S. Senate (who's probably going to end up settling this)...Please declare the seat vacant and don't allow either of these two clowns to run in the special election. We want somebody who will represent Minnesota Nice in Washington. (sadly, I'm realistic enough to know that it isn't going to work like this)

By: What

What — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:29:55 +0000

Typical of Norm to be a Flip Flopper, switches parties to run for office twice and now he's being investigated for corruption...

By: LEL

LEL — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:27:52 +0000

More votes than people in district .... Hmmmmm.

By: TCM

TCM — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:25:21 +0000

yep, the DNC...one half liberal ignorance, one half corruption...which half do you fit into?

By: Don

Don — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:24:09 +0000

Hang it up Norm. This exercise will be a waste of time and money.

By: Wisteria

Wisteria — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:20:49 +0000

Sour grapes!

Come on, the country is in enough trouble as it is – let Franken either prove himself or fail, meanwhile announce your candidacy for the next race and start fund raising, or whatever it is you need to do. Jeez! There is a lot to be said for being a gracious loser.

By: Nate P, MN

Nate P, MN — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:19:57 +0000

Shut up and go home, Coleman. After all, you wanted Franken to concede. Looks like the tide has turned and so has your behavior.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:17:14 +0000

Coleman, please eat the humble pea and hang it. The people of MN has spoken. They do not want you again, get it!

By: Deb from Minnesota

Deb from Minnesota — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:16:54 +0000

Sour grapes.....

By: Deb from Minnesota

Deb from Minnesota — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:15:39 +0000

Sour Grapes....

By: Rorschach

Rorschach — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:14:43 +0000

Apparently the only "fair" recounts favor the Republicans.... sigh

The process is done. Both sides played by the rules of the game and Coleman, you lost. Now be a grownup about it.

By: Irritated in Fl

Irritated in Fl — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:14:10 +0000

Don't you just LOVE corruption? The DNC has worked overtime at it this year. And that's coming from a democrat!

By: sam

sam — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:02:58 +0000

it is about time give it up colman you lost before the 900 and after what a sore loser.

By: Minnesota

Minnesota — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:11 +0000

Its been my experience that if all the votes are counted they will favor a Democrat. Democrats want EVERYONE to vote and the Republicans want to supress the vote. This has been since before all our civil rights legislation was passed with LBJ.

So, all you Red State freaks out there.... lets count 'em all!!!

That way Franken will go from 225 to over 1000 maybe. Cuz its all absentee votes that first Coleman didn't want counted and now wants to count all of them.

By: Carolyn White

Carolyn White — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:59:15 +0000

Norm please shove the lawsuit up the corrupted senate,s A- -, we need more politicians like Blago. who does not care about Stickin up the Senate,s A- -.

By: PDX Gal

PDX Gal — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:58:16 +0000

jjd-
Wow- Franken was able to steal the election? With the cooperation of the Supreme Court? And with a recount system that was so transparent that anybody could see the actual ballots being counted on TV?

And if there were still extra votes for FRANKEN, then how did those cause HIM to steal the election??

Do your homework or drop the accusations, dude.

Frikkin repug sore-loser whiners...

By: Carolyn White

Carolyn White — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:56:58 +0000

Way to go Nom, do not let the Corrupted Democrats in the Senate steal your senate seat the way they helped Obama steal the President election. Franken, is an idiot and does not belong in the Senate. Fight , Fight , fight.

By: Mark, B'ham., Al.

Mark, B'ham., Al. — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:56:48 +0000

It looks like the dems got away with double counting in democratic only precincts this time, unlike they tried to do in Florida in 2000.

By: Mike, Syracuse NY

Mike, Syracuse NY — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:54:50 +0000

Dems: "Count all the votes! Count all the votes! What, we're ahead? Stop counting! Stop Counting!"

By: Minnesota Candidate

Minnesota Candidate — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:54:36 +0000

I am probably one of the few candidates in Minnesota who has actually had a recount for an election. I ended up losing by about a half a dozen votes. What I learned is that elections are an imperfect process. Machines make mistakes because people make mistakes. Rules help us, but not always. Many of the problems have been cited here today, yet Minnesota has a strong tradition of election excellence. During my recount I gained significant votes, but not enough to win. There were improper procedures and I could have challenged them, but in the end I didn't want to take my community throudown that harrowing and distractdful road. I conceded before the full recount was even finished. I think this is something Senator Coleman needs to learn. Yes, we want a fighter, but we also want a gracious politician who knows when to place country or state before self. In my humble opinion and experience, it is time for Senator Coleman to concede. Please Senator Coleman, there are millions of people in this country who are losing their jobs, starving and lacking proper medical attention. We need to get on with fixing this country, not sitting in court discussing a system we already know to be imperfect. It was imperfect before the race and you knew it and it is imperfect today. Please concede for not just the well being of Minnesota, but for the well being of the entire country.

By: Beverly, NYC

Beverly, NYC — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:51:33 +0000

Minnesota, wouldn't it have been cheaper and faster to do a complete re-vote. Rather than milk this re-count for 2 months? This could have been done like American idol, over in one day. Each voter over 18 enters their SSN and votes by phone, DONE!!! We can send men to the moon land robots on Mars but every 4 yrs we re-invent the wheel to cast one vote, pathetic.