MN Supreme Court rules that Franken must be certified

Will Norm now ask the Roberts Five to take a look at it?

If not, the Democrats may now get Franken seated–as long as it’s okay with the Republicans, who might perceive so bold a move as unacceptably “divisive.”

MCM

Minn. rules for Franken in Senate fight

By BRIAN BAKST
The Associated Press
Tuesday, June 30, 2009; 2:18 PM

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court has ordered that Democrat Al Franken be certified as the winner of the state’s long-running Senate race.

The high court rejected a legal challenge from Republican Norm Coleman, whose options for regaining the Senate seat are dwindling.

Justices said Franken is entitled to the election certificate he needs to assume office. With Franken and the usual backing of two independents, Democrats will have a big enough majority to overcome Republican filibuster.

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