Comments on: Franken request to certify win denied http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Justin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2240176 Justin Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:42:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2240176 Why are Republicans so stupid?? Why are Republicans so stupid??

]]> By: Jen, Philadelphia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2239717 Jen, Philadelphia Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:44:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2239717 Hey, Jeff W. - "I love that the Republicans just won't let this go. They're the ultimate sore losers!" - Are you kidding me? It's only been 2 months, the whiny Democrats have been holding on to George Bush stealing the election (even though their own mouthpiece - the media has debunked it) for 8 years!!! Who's the ultimate sore losers? Hey, Jeff W. – "I love that the Republicans just won't let this go. They're the ultimate sore losers!" – Are you kidding me? It's only been 2 months, the whiny Democrats have been holding on to George Bush stealing the election (even though their own mouthpiece – the media has debunked it) for 8 years!!! Who's the ultimate sore losers?

]]> By: J http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2239584 J Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:22:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2239584 Count. Recount. Sue. Countersue. Colman quit your whining ya big loser and get a life. Dems won. Reps lost. Stop wasting taxpayer money now that you're out of office! Count. Recount. Sue. Countersue. Colman quit your whining ya big loser and get a life. Dems won. Reps lost. Stop wasting taxpayer money now that you're out of office!

]]> By: Charles Atlanta http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2239487 Charles Atlanta Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:04:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2239487 Don't think Coleman has strong case anyway. Minnesota superior court has already rejected anymore recount, right? So eventually the people of Minnesota have to speak up. Either governor certifies it or he will be impeached. Don't think Coleman has strong case anyway. Minnesota superior court has already rejected anymore recount, right? So eventually the people of Minnesota have to speak up. Either governor certifies it or he will be impeached.

]]> By: Republican morons http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2239310 Republican morons Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:26:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2239310 Oh gee, what s shock...the repubs can't win so they file lawsuits, ripping off the state of Minnesota so that Franken can't be certified...then they bring up this ACORN stuff, acting so self-rightous about their own dirty tricks....Hey, you repubs inventing political cheating (look up Nixon, Watergate and 2000 Florida). Then you accuse the demos of the same crap you have done all these years...just more of the moronic talking points of these drug-addled talk shot hosts like Limberger and Hangunnity...hey repubs, get on board- the train is leaving you and Sarah Palin behind! Oh gee, what s shock...the repubs can't win so they file lawsuits, ripping off the state of Minnesota so that Franken can't be certified...then they bring up this ACORN stuff, acting so self-rightous about their own dirty tricks....Hey, you repubs inventing political cheating (look up Nixon, Watergate and 2000 Florida). Then you accuse the demos of the same crap you have done all these years...just more of the moronic talking points of these drug-addled talk shot hosts like Limberger and Hangunnity...hey repubs, get on board- the train is leaving you and Sarah Palin behind!

]]> By: Larry http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2239309 Larry Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:26:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2239309 AL, I love these Democrats,if it isn't votes they are trying to steal, it's money,so the can buy Senate seats.I really don't think it is funny . AL,

I love these Democrats,if it isn't votes they are trying to steal, it's money,so the can buy Senate seats.I really don't think it is funny .

]]> By: Big Al C. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2239287 Big Al C. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:22:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2239287 Franken has clearly won this seat and we need him seated yesterday. Coleman knew his chances of being elected as a Republican. When he is a Bush, Cheney man all the way. The last thing the people from Minnesota wants or needs is another Bush and Big oil senator. Franken knows how many more Amercian Soliders need to Die in Iraq. Coleman still has no number for our troops. Nothing else needs to be said. Franken has clearly won this seat and we need him seated yesterday. Coleman knew his chances of being elected as a Republican. When he is a Bush, Cheney man all the way. The last thing the people from Minnesota wants or needs is another Bush and Big oil senator. Franken knows how many more Amercian Soliders need to Die in Iraq. Coleman still has no number for our troops. Nothing else needs to be said.

]]> By: lt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2239197 lt Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:09:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2239197 It's great to see the civility with which we treat each other. No wonder there is so much 'mud-slinging' in politics these days--it's apparently how people talk to each other now. I'm truly disappointed to see so few reasonable--or respectful--comments by you all. It's great to see the civility with which we treat each other. No wonder there is so much 'mud-slinging' in politics these days–it's apparently how people talk to each other now. I'm truly disappointed to see so few reasonable–or respectful–comments by you all.

]]> By: Chris in FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2239148 Chris in FL Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:01:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2239148 Funny how poeple walk differently with the shoe on the other foot. The same neo-con thugs that pushed for ballot disqualifications, rushed recounts and fast "certification" of a stolen presidential election a few years back now seem to have learned the error of their ways and want slow, deliberate process. Hypocrites! Too bad that Franken's brother isn't Minnesota's governor, then history could really repeat itself. Funny how poeple walk differently with the shoe on the other foot. The same neo-con thugs that pushed for ballot disqualifications, rushed recounts and fast "certification" of a stolen presidential election a few years back now seem to have learned the error of their ways and want slow, deliberate process. Hypocrites! Too bad that Franken's brother isn't Minnesota's governor, then history could really repeat itself.

]]> By: Andrew http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2239119 Andrew Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:57:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2239119 You guys have to remember, the house, the senate, the presidency... any governorship isn't reserved for the elite, anyone can run, anyone who meets the requirements of the Constitution or their states Constitution... You shouldn't tout people, specifically those republicans out there who just love to tout Al Franken. If I remember right there's an old president you guys praise. A man that probably against all odds did pretty darn good as a governor and as a president and is well respected on both sides of the aisle. Think before you speak, and remember, politics is not limited to the elite.. You guys have to remember, the house, the senate, the presidency... any governorship isn't reserved for the elite, anyone can run, anyone who meets the requirements of the Constitution or their states Constitution... You shouldn't tout people, specifically those republicans out there who just love to tout Al Franken.

If I remember right there's an old president you guys praise. A man that probably against all odds did pretty darn good as a governor and as a president and is well respected on both sides of the aisle.

Think before you speak, and remember, politics is not limited to the elite..

]]> By: Brian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2239032 Brian Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:48:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2239032 It is important to remember that Republicans consider properly counting all ballots to be cheating. It is important to remember that Republicans consider properly counting all ballots to be cheating.

]]> By: America Held Hostage T-8 Days http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238954 America Held Hostage T-8 Days Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:40:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238954 Al Franken is a big fat stupid loser. Al Franken is a big fat stupid loser.

]]> By: NYHillary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238946 NYHillary Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:39:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238946 Coleman need to give it up. FoxNews said the people in Hollywood help with the recount with the money the endorse. Stupid FoxNews. Give up Coleman. Coleman need to give it up. FoxNews said the people in Hollywood help with the recount with the money the endorse. Stupid FoxNews. Give up Coleman.

]]> By: gt http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238934 gt Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:37:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238934 hey why dont you get a burris and show up together ,,, ya a real dog and pony show,,,, must be cold out side hey why dont you get a burris and show up together ,,, ya a real dog and pony show,,,, must be cold out side

]]> By: Rex http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238923 Rex Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:36:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238923 Illinois, Minnesota, some of the Executive branch nominees. I can remember when democrats won in my state of Kentucky using the votes of dead people. You would think Democrats getting back in office would be a new day, but obviously it is not. And Schummer wants Franken seated. What a surprise. Not a good beginning for Mr. Obama. Illinois, Minnesota, some of the Executive branch nominees. I can remember when democrats won in my state of Kentucky using the votes of dead people.

You would think Democrats getting back in office would be a new day, but obviously it is not. And Schummer wants Franken seated. What a surprise.

Not a good beginning for Mr. Obama.

]]> By: reg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238879 reg Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:30:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238879 Coleman is like a child, kicking and screaming over his lost toy. He lost. Get on with your life. Coleman is like a child, kicking and screaming over his lost toy. He lost. Get on with your life.

]]> By: Clint, Kentucky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238868 Clint, Kentucky Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:28:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238868 _________________________________________ Hey the republicans are only doing what they learned from the democrats. If at first you don't win out right sue untill you do. Mike _______________________________________ Uh, Mike? Guess you didn't pay attention last time, but it was Bush who brought the lawsuit back in 2000. It was Bush Vs Gore, remember? Not Gore Vs Bush. The recount was occurring on its own in Florida back in 2000 and then BUSH THE REPUBLICAN dragged the election into the courts. The difference between Florida and Minnesota is that Minnesota was allowed to finish the recount. So Norm learned his legal wrangling from George W Bush, okay? Not anyone in the Democratic Party. _________________________________________
Hey the republicans are only doing what they learned from the democrats. If at first you don't win out right sue untill you do.
Mike
_______________________________________

Uh, Mike? Guess you didn't pay attention last time, but it was Bush who brought the lawsuit back in 2000. It was Bush Vs Gore, remember? Not Gore Vs Bush. The recount was occurring on its own in Florida back in 2000 and then BUSH THE REPUBLICAN dragged the election into the courts. The difference between Florida and Minnesota is that Minnesota was allowed to finish the recount.

So Norm learned his legal wrangling from George W Bush, okay? Not anyone in the Democratic Party.

]]> By: Dan B http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238837 Dan B Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:25:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238837 Al Franken is a blathering idiot. Only in America can you see a raunchy, immoral comedian run for a public office such as U.S. Senate. First Jesse Ventura, and now Al Franken? C'mon Minnesota, would you elect Santa Claus to public office too? Better yet, how about Howard Stern next time? I think he and Al would do great things for our state and this country! (dripping with sarcasm) Norm may not be the answer, but Al definitely is not. I have been a Minnesotan my whole life. I am not sure I can claim that for much longer. This states discernment in politics is blind at best. Al Franken is a blathering idiot. Only in America can you see a raunchy, immoral comedian run for a public office such as U.S. Senate. First Jesse Ventura, and now Al Franken? C'mon Minnesota, would you elect Santa Claus to public office too? Better yet, how about Howard Stern next time? I think he and Al would do great things for our state and this country! (dripping with sarcasm) Norm may not be the answer, but Al definitely is not. I have been a Minnesotan my whole life. I am not sure I can claim that for much longer. This states discernment in politics is blind at best.

]]> By: WIlly Brown http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238779 WIlly Brown Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:18:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238779 Counting more democrat votes that there are democrats voting in some counties. Yep Al you and Minnesota deserve each other if they allow this robbery take place. Counting more democrat votes that there are democrats voting in some counties. Yep Al you and Minnesota deserve each other if they allow this robbery take place.

]]> By: Anti-Palin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238774 Anti-Palin Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:18:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238774 I really admire the Minnesotan political process for the job that has been done by everyone. It seems that partisanship has been put aside for the law, and that needs to be noted. It's been a closely contested battle, however, it really hasn't gotten very ugly. No matter who wins, which it seems that Franken will probably win, both of these guys deserve pats on their backs. I really admire the Minnesotan political process for the job that has been done by everyone. It seems that partisanship has been put aside for the law, and that needs to be noted. It's been a closely contested battle, however, it really hasn't gotten very ugly. No matter who wins, which it seems that Franken will probably win, both of these guys deserve pats on their backs.

]]> By: R Edwards http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238700 R Edwards Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:10:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238700 Another idiot. No need to seat him. Truth is he lost. Count the rest of the ballots that were throwed out by democratic poll workers. Minnesota does not need him nor does the US Senate. Another idiot. No need to seat him. Truth is he lost. Count the rest of the ballots that were throwed out by democratic poll workers. Minnesota does not need him nor does the US Senate.

]]> By: TexAnnie *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238698 TexAnnie *-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*-* Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:10:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238698 So Congress can seat that nimrod Burris from Illinois who may well have "bought" his Senate seat, but we can't seat the guy from Minnesota who actually WON his seat in a real election???? Amazing. So Congress can seat that nimrod Burris from Illinois who may well have "bought" his Senate seat, but we can't seat the guy from Minnesota who actually WON his seat in a real election???? Amazing.

]]> By: bj, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238625 bj, Texas Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:03:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238625 Stuart Smally is a moron. Take that to the bank. Stuart Smally is a moron. Take that to the bank.

]]> By: melvin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238599 melvin Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:01:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238599 the gop dont have a prayer of winning anything,this is the begginning of the liberal movement,the minority vote is so large right now the gop knows this in they are afraid that the democrats is going to start governing to the far left,in they cant stop it because they dont have the numbers anymore,thats why so many republicans refuse to run in 2010 because they know the party is over for the republicans. the gop dont have a prayer of winning anything,this is the begginning of the liberal movement,the minority vote is so large right now the gop knows this in they are afraid that the democrats is going to start governing to the far left,in they cant stop it because they dont have the numbers anymore,thats why so many republicans refuse to run in 2010 because they know the party is over for the republicans.

]]> By: Shiloh http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238598 Shiloh Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:01:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238598 All politicians lie! Study what they do and not what they say. Like Bush, He ran the state of Texas and all of the companys he ran to the ground, so did he do to the nation! Just hope and if you pray, then do so, if you send positive karma, then do so. This next president will be better and hopefully what we need to fix and make right the wrong that has been done. All politicians lie! Study what they do and not what they say.

Like Bush, He ran the state of Texas and all of the companys he ran to the ground, so did he do to the nation!

Just hope and if you pray, then do so, if you send positive karma, then do so. This next president will be better and hopefully what we need to fix and make right the wrong that has been done.

]]> By: rodlang http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238480 rodlang Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:51:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238480 First a wrestler as governor and now a not so funny comic as senator. What's in the drinking water in MInnesota? First a wrestler as governor and now a not so funny comic as senator. What's in the drinking water in MInnesota?

]]> By: Chad, Wisco http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238448 Chad, Wisco Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:49:39 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238448 Minnesota election or BCS Bowls??? You choose which is more messed up. Go ahead, the results might suprise you. Minnesota election or BCS Bowls??? You choose which is more messed up. Go ahead, the results might suprise you.

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238396 Jim Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:46:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238396 Coleman just needs to go away. Its over. Coleman just needs to go away. Its over.

]]> By: fred http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238379 fred Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:45:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238379 No Meh, Republicans don't like Al because he is stupid. He is a comedian and a talk show host. It would be like Sean Hannity or Oprah running for senate. No Meh, Republicans don't like Al because he is stupid. He is a comedian and a talk show host. It would be like Sean Hannity or Oprah running for senate.

]]> By: Gary http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238373 Gary Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:44:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238373 I hope Coleman gets just because of the arrogant statement of Harry Reid who said, "Norm Coleman will never serve in the Senate again!". Who is Reid to rule on the future votes of Minnesotans? These guys in power think the universe revolves around them and their wishes. I hope Coleman gets just because of the arrogant statement of Harry Reid who said, "Norm Coleman will never serve in the Senate again!". Who is Reid to rule on the future votes of Minnesotans?

These guys in power think the universe revolves around them and their wishes.

]]> By: Matt from St. Louis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238349 Matt from St. Louis Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:43:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238349 one down 49 left to go one down 49 left to go

]]> By: Chris http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238310 Chris Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:40:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238310 To Alan from PA: Oh really? I wasn't aware that you knew Nancy Peloci or Al Franken well enough to make such a judgement. Who the hell are you to think that you know the status of their IQ's? Please, get over yourself before you hurt someone. To Alan from PA:

Oh really? I wasn't aware that you knew Nancy Peloci or Al Franken well enough to make such a judgement. Who the hell are you to think that you know the status of their IQ's? Please, get over yourself before you hurt someone.

]]> By: alvino http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238275 alvino Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:38:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238275 Pawlenty is as crooked as Normy, but he will eventually have to let Big Al go to Washington. Pawlenty is as crooked as Normy, but he will eventually have to let Big Al go to Washington.

]]> By: Chris B. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238249 Chris B. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:37:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238249 I am a democrat and didn't vote for Franken! I never vote the party line as I research the candidates first. I am a democrat and didn't vote for Franken!
I never vote the party line as I research the candidates first.

]]> By: Peter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238238 Peter Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:36:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238238 This is beyond stupid, but quite clever. We all know that Franken has won, but if it doesnt drag on Coleman will still have a reputation and try to pull Franken down. We need Franken to be popular and Coleman to go down in flames This is beyond stupid, but quite clever. We all know that Franken has won, but if it doesnt drag on Coleman will still have a reputation and try to pull Franken down. We need Franken to be popular and Coleman to go down in flames

]]> By: Peter (CA) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238197 Peter (CA) Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:33:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238197 richard rohde---no sign in your posts that you are a racist. But there are som pretty magical signs in there. richard rohde-no sign in your posts that you are a racist.

But there are som pretty magical signs in there.

]]> By: Jackie in Dallas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238035 Jackie in Dallas Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:19:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238035 OK, so it is OK for Coleman to ask for Franken to concede the election on November 4th, even knowing that there would be a mandatory recount, but it is NOT OK for Franken to ask to be certified? I'm not saying he should be, if it is counter to state laws, but why can't he ASK? He isn't demanding, he is asking, and his lawyer has some valid points. Now that he has been denied, he should patiently wait until this suit by Coleman is resolved. I'm not from Minnesota, but I actually admire the fact that they have policies and procedures in place to deal with this type of situation. Now, let them get on with the legal stuff and resolve the issue so that the state will be represented appropriately in the Senate. Would be nice if it were before the Inauguration so that whoever becomes the Senator will be in place in time to work with the rest of the Congress to help President Elect Obama get on with HIS job. OK, so it is OK for Coleman to ask for Franken to concede the election on November 4th, even knowing that there would be a mandatory recount, but it is NOT OK for Franken to ask to be certified? I'm not saying he should be, if it is counter to state laws, but why can't he ASK? He isn't demanding, he is asking, and his lawyer has some valid points. Now that he has been denied, he should patiently wait until this suit by Coleman is resolved. I'm not from Minnesota, but I actually admire the fact that they have policies and procedures in place to deal with this type of situation. Now, let them get on with the legal stuff and resolve the issue so that the state will be represented appropriately in the Senate. Would be nice if it were before the Inauguration so that whoever becomes the Senator will be in place in time to work with the rest of the Congress to help President Elect Obama get on with HIS job.

]]> By: SMK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238032 SMK Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:18:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238032 If I were Norm, I'd fight this too. He's been cheated an Election Night win by another crooked Democrat. They need to have another recount and verify every single ballot that, that person is living or dead, or even voted for that matter. Who cares if it takes a year to figure out. The Dem's clearly cheated to give Al the win. Explain to me how you can have more ballots cast then there are registered people in so many counties? Dem's keep claiming Repub's are corrupt. I guess they keep forgetting to look in the mirror. If I were Norm, I'd fight this too. He's been cheated an Election Night win by another crooked Democrat. They need to have another recount and verify every single ballot that, that person is living or dead, or even voted for that matter. Who cares if it takes a year to figure out. The Dem's clearly cheated to give Al the win. Explain to me how you can have more ballots cast then there are registered people in so many counties?

Dem's keep claiming Repub's are corrupt. I guess they keep forgetting to look in the mirror.

]]> By: stan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238026 stan Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:18:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238026 Do people mentioning ACORN even know what ACORN is and all that they do? John McCain does and salutes them. They spend more time providing free tax preparation for low income people than on voter registration. And is it wrong to try to register the 50,000,000 or so ELIGIBLE voters who are not registered? Do people mentioning ACORN even know what ACORN is and all that they do? John McCain does and salutes them. They spend more time providing free tax preparation for low income people than on voter registration. And is it wrong to try to register the 50,000,000 or so ELIGIBLE voters who are not registered?

]]> By: Matt, Chico, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2238023 Matt, Chico, CA Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:18:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2238023 "Meh" if you really think that Franken speaks the truth then do us a favor and go back inside and stay there "Meh" if you really think that Franken speaks the truth then do us a favor and go back inside and stay there

]]> By: Rich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2237937 Rich Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:07:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2237937 I wish Norm Coleman would give up and stop trying to deny Minnesota its Senator. You know, it is really bad when the INCUMBANT senator gets ONLY 42 percent of the vote--if Minnesotans thought you should be reelected Norm, dontcha think they would have given you more of their votes! I wish Norm Coleman would give up and stop trying to deny Minnesota its Senator. You know, it is really bad when the INCUMBANT senator gets ONLY 42 percent of the vote–if Minnesotans thought you should be reelected Norm, dontcha think they would have given you more of their votes!

]]> By: liz http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2237922 liz Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:05:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2237922 The reason the police have suspected drunk drivers try and say the ABCs backwards as a sobriety test instead of counting is that the technique was field tested in Minnesota and they found that, even sober, residents had trouble, +25, -2, 225, 50, 6, +7, -3, 480.... The reason the police have suspected drunk drivers try and say the ABCs backwards as a sobriety test instead of counting is that the technique was field tested in Minnesota and they found that, even sober, residents had trouble, +25, -2, 225, 50, 6, +7, -3, 480....

]]> By: Kevin in Ohio http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2237890 Kevin in Ohio Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:01:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2237890 He is too eager to usurp the seat. God help America for electing this idiot. He is too eager to usurp the seat. God help America for electing this idiot.

]]> By: tess http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2237875 tess Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:00:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2237875 as a republican it would be funny to see franken, hillary(with bill in the background of course) burris (with the spector of blago in the background) and barney frank and charlie rangel running the country. as an american first it scares the living hell out of me! as a republican it would be funny to see franken, hillary(with bill in the background of course) burris (with the spector of blago in the background) and barney frank and charlie rangel running the country. as an american first it scares the living hell out of me!

]]> By: Greg Pottstown, Pa. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2237872 Greg Pottstown, Pa. Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:00:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2237872 ALAN FROM PA. January 12th, 2009 2:33 pm ET I HATE TO SAY IT BUT AL FRANKEN IS A BIGGER IDIOT THAN NANCY PELOSI!!!!! ====================================== I don't know if i want to agree with you or not. Bigger idiot than pelosi, that is a hard show to top. ALAN FROM PA. January 12th, 2009 2:33 pm ET

I HATE TO SAY IT BUT AL FRANKEN IS A BIGGER IDIOT THAN NANCY PELOSI!!!!!
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I don't know if i want to agree with you or not. Bigger idiot than pelosi, that is a hard show to top.

]]> By: Penny from MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2237819 Penny from MN Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:56:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2237819 I am very proud of Al Franken's very quiet actions in this matter. Given his past, he could have easily done another SNL-type circus act on this (think Roland Burris) but has not. Coleman, on the other hand, is a guy who has some serious ego issues - the "it's all about me" thing. I am one of the people of Minnesota who is being affected by this legal mess. Take it on the chin and let Minnesota have full respresentation. As far as the jokes regarding who Minnesota votes for - very tacky. At least we have the choice of a third party... I am very proud of Al Franken's very quiet actions in this matter. Given his past, he could have easily done another SNL-type circus act on this (think Roland Burris) but has not. Coleman, on the other hand, is a guy who has some serious ego issues – the "it's all about me" thing. I am one of the people of Minnesota who is being affected by this legal mess. Take it on the chin and let Minnesota have full respresentation.

As far as the jokes regarding who Minnesota votes for – very tacky. At least we have the choice of a third party...

]]> By: Houff http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2237812 Houff Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:55:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2237812 Quite a few differences from the 2000 situation. In Florida, Bush started, and remained (even in media conducted recounts many weeks later) ahead, albeit by a small margin. In this case Coleman started out ahead and the tally changed to favor Franken (I cannot say the re-count was tainted, and will leave that issue for others.) Franken at least asked for a state-wide recount. Gore only wanted a recount in democrat-controlled counties (who, by the way were responsible for the butterfly ballot that created so much apparent confusion-- the GOP had no hand in that). Not sure how Franken came down on military absentee ballots, while Gore fought those in Florida. Coleman has filed one action to contest the count. As I recall, Gore launched a large number of lawsuits, every one of which he lost at the trial court level, even courts with Democrat judges. In both Florida and Minnesota, however, I think it is clear that the margin of victory was smaller than the margin of error. We have to find a cure for that... Quite a few differences from the 2000 situation. In Florida, Bush started, and remained (even in media conducted recounts many weeks later) ahead, albeit by a small margin. In this case Coleman started out ahead and the tally changed to favor Franken (I cannot say the re-count was tainted, and will leave that issue for others.)

Franken at least asked for a state-wide recount. Gore only wanted a recount in democrat-controlled counties (who, by the way were responsible for the butterfly ballot that created so much apparent confusion– the GOP had no hand in that).

Not sure how Franken came down on military absentee ballots, while Gore fought those in Florida.

Coleman has filed one action to contest the count. As I recall, Gore launched a large number of lawsuits, every one of which he lost at the trial court level, even courts with Democrat judges.

In both Florida and Minnesota, however, I think it is clear that the margin of victory was smaller than the margin of error. We have to find a cure for that...

]]> By: Melissa B ~ California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2237808 Melissa B ~ California Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:54:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2237808 The republican / independent sore losers are showing their true colors once again-- they'll make up anything to discredit the opposition's candidacy or the final ballot count. This is why they continue to lose elections and voters--most of America is sick of the distortions and innuendos. If you don't have a legitimate gripe, you'll just spread the lastest wild rumors, hoping it will further your conservative agenda. It's time to quit with the gossip politics and get real! The republican / independent sore losers are showing their true colors once again– they'll make up anything to discredit the opposition's candidacy or the final ballot count. This is why they continue to lose elections and voters–most of America is sick of the distortions and innuendos. If you don't have a legitimate gripe, you'll just spread the lastest wild rumors, hoping it will further your conservative agenda. It's time to quit with the gossip politics and get real!

]]> By: CM http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2237792 CM Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:53:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2237792 Regardless of how this ends up, state law is clear. Whatever their reasons are, the state law that Al has to follow is "In case of a contest, an election certificate shall not be issued until a court of proper jurisdiction has finally determined the contest." Since the election is still in contest by lawsuits and court cases, the certificate can NOT be issued without breaking state law. Yes, it could be some underhanded attempt to be a power-tripping politician, but it could also just be that he's trying to follow state law as he is supposed to. On another note, what the h*** does it matter whether you're a Republican or a Democrat? Both sides complain just as much! Republicans complain that they aren't letting the election become finalized, while Democrats complain that the election isn't clear-cut and should be tested. Both sides are complaining about nothing, since it's not going to be solved any quicker by people arguing and whining. It's state affairs, and will be solved by state-based systems, not a flame war on some forum or blog. Regardless of how this ends up, state law is clear. Whatever their reasons are, the state law that Al has to follow is "In case of a contest, an election certificate shall not be issued until a court of proper jurisdiction has finally determined the contest." Since the election is still in contest by lawsuits and court cases, the certificate can NOT be issued without breaking state law. Yes, it could be some underhanded attempt to be a power-tripping politician, but it could also just be that he's trying to follow state law as he is supposed to.

On another note, what the h*** does it matter whether you're a Republican or a Democrat? Both sides complain just as much! Republicans complain that they aren't letting the election become finalized, while Democrats complain that the election isn't clear-cut and should be tested. Both sides are complaining about nothing, since it's not going to be solved any quicker by people arguing and whining. It's state affairs, and will be solved by state-based systems, not a flame war on some forum or blog.

]]> By: No Incumbents 2010 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/12/franken-request-to-certify-win-denied/#comment-2237776 No Incumbents 2010 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:52:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=35300#comment-2237776 Al Franken, the only Senator to get more votes from people who did not actually vote. Al Franken, the only Senator to get more votes from people who did not actually vote.

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