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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
A Crippling Blow for the Franken Campaign
Posted by: Amanda Carpenter at 11:22 AM
Minnesota's powerful canvassing board ruled 5-0 on a motion NOT to accept rejected absentee ballots in the closely-watched recount between GOP incumbent Norm Coleman and comedian-turned Democratic senatorial candidate Al Franken in a high-profile meeting.

Some Republicans worried Democratic Secretary of State Mark Ritchie and canvassing board member was not going to vote for the motion, but he did in the end.

Coleman is currently leading the recount by a narrow margin. This request to the board was considered a last-ditch effort by the Franken campaign to gain more ballots. Roughly 12,000 absentee ballots were rejected in Minnesota.

In the interim, both campaigns may increase the number of "challenged" ballots to try to put more votes in their column. Legal challenges are also expected by whoever loses the race after the final results are announced.

The board's five members are composed of two state supreme court justices, two district court judges and Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie.

Secretary Ritchie initiated a discussion to have legal representatives from the Coleman and Franken campaigns to “get together and find a way to reduce those number of ballots challenged.”

"I have a big question about more work for the county election officials," Richtie said.

All the board members were concerned about the burden of potentially reviewing all 12,000 rejected ballots. There seemed to be unanimous support for the campaigns to scale requests for review. State Supreme Court Justice Eric Magnusan said, “Both campaigns have a responsibility to be thoughtful in the challenges they raise and speaking simply on my own behalf, the fewer challenges I have to look at the more carefully I will consider those challenges."

Supreme Court Judge G Barry Anderson said the ballots should be rejected, citing state statute that “does not directly grant the board to include rejected ballots.”

 “The relief that has been requested by this board has been extraordinary,” Anderson added.

 Edward Cleary of the Second Judicial Court was unpersuaded by Anderson's statements, but ultimately voted for his motion. “We are not in a court room and we have to keep that in mind…although I agree there is no specific authority for us to do that.”

Judge Kathleen Gearin of Ramsey County argued that the question to be settled wasn’t whether or not the ballots should be counted, but whose decision it should be to determine whether the rejected ballots should be counted.



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Publius4254 writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 11:33 AM
Minnesota decision
Wonderful news indeed. Let Frankenstein go back to being a failed comedian and a failed talk-show host. We don't need another left-wing wacko in the Senate.
Mick writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 11:53 AM
What part of...
Rejected (for legitimate reasons) doesn't the Dimocratic party understand?
vonryansexpress writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 11:59 AM
Thanks for the link to the hearing
It was a good live feed to watch.
Publius4254 writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 12:00 PM
Mick
All of it, apparently.
Alleycat writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 12:04 PM
Agree Mick...
...I agree with you 100%!! But we all know the DIMocrats are Sore Losers...

I think a more fundamental issue in this is WHO in their right mind would vote for "Franken" (stein) anyway??

But, they voted in Ventura for governor...are their drinking water aquafers sitting atop or below toxic waste dumps?? GEEZ...
Bill  writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 12:35 PM
Al Franken
It is not over until the State Sec. steps up and says Coleman is the winner.

The rats are not above doing anything to get the super majority!
Their aim in life is to see the capital falling to the ground. they have no perception what working for a dollar means. They have been told since birth that raising taxes is the answer for everything.

I would love to see Russia put in place a flat 10% tax rate on anything sold and watch the liberals eyes open when the people here in the USA begin looking at the Possibilities. If the people don't find a way to control the rats in congress they will wind up destroying the USA.
Kirk writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 12:36 PM
recount
I do pray, and now think that Norm will win the election. To all the posters here: We did not all vote for franken. There is something in the water of the major citys, not the country. I for one did not vote for Mr. franken, and I am ashamed of my state. Yes we did have Paul W, but one could disagree with Paul and still respect him. He was a honest man. Mr. franken is not.
Kirk
rackoons writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 12:59 PM
Read John Fund's book on Stolen election
Red John Fund's book on stolen elections. You will see that Liberal Dems try to steal elections in most election year: Ill., Minn., Washing., Fla., and on it goes.
Hike writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 2:52 PM
A Stake to the Heart
I understand this reference is more for the Vamps, but I'll take anything that ensures this monstrosity (Franken) doesn't get into the Senate. Reasonable people in MN must not want it either, or they will be the butt of jokes for a generation.

Hard to imagine someone like him being a Senator...of course you can look at the other people in the Senate and see that they aren't all high quality.

Eric Blair writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 2:54 PM
Rules For Liberals
- If it's worth fighting for, it's worth fighting dirty for.

- Don't lie, cheat or steal...unnecessarily.

- There is always one more son of a gun than you counted on.

- An honest answer can get you into a lot of trouble.

- The facts, although interesting, are irrelevant.

- Chicken Little only has to be right once.

- "NO" is only an interim response.

- You can't kill a bad idea.

- If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you ever tried.

- The truth is a variable.

- A porcupine with his quills down in just another fat rodent.

- You can agree with any concept or notional future option, in principle, but fight implementation every step of the way.

- A promise is not a guarantee.

- If you can't counter the argument, leave the meeting.
Kenny writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 3:11 PM
Riots
I bet all the 3rd rated comedians are going to riot on the streets and assault people with bad jokes. Perhaps they will blacklist anybody who supported the court decision and you will not be allowed in any comedy clubs. Be careful this is no laughing matter. This pretzel is making me thirsty!!!!
JD's Handsome Son writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 3:16 PM
What I Think
I'd still bet on Franken. Let's remember his opponents are the GOP and we know what the GOP does when it stumbles into a fight it couldn't run away from: it folds.

I expect McCain to fly into the state and concede defeat for Coleman, then crawl on his knees to Franken and reach across the aisle.

But it is nice to fantasize about Franken's misery at not being part of the biggest political shifts in his life, with a democratic Messiah in charge, and his party running naked in the wilderness, spending all sorts of money, violating rights, imposing restrictions on freedoms, selling us out to our enemies, wrecking the economy and doling out reparations. What torture it must be for him.

And he's a angry vindictive little tyrant and this close loss will eat him alive. Let's all pray that if this stands he decides to commit suicide by cop, that he takes a hostage then runs out of his house in his underwear pointing a gun at a SWAT officer.

Kenny writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 3:17 PM
Riots
All the 3rd rated commedians are going to riot in the streets and verbally assault people with bad jokes. I heard they will blacklist anybody who supported the court decision and prevent people from going to comedy shows. Kramer is leading the effort with his battle cry... These pretzels are making me THIRSTY!!!!
Kirk writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 3:30 PM
franken
All I can say is at least franken is smarter then barb boxer of CA. Of course this does not mean much, as I think my 5 year old is wiser and smarter then bb. So please no more jokes about MN., at least he's not bb. If you dont think bb is the dumbest person in the sen., Please look at any video of her speaking in the sen.
Kirk
Avitar writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 3:34 PM
Minnesota
I do not understand how Minnisota gets into theses situations! First a few years ago they have nobody run that you could depent on so the state vote for none of the above Ventura for Governor. Now they were faced with and old liberal Democrat or a joke. I am just as happy if they choose the old democrat.
Theresa writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 3:58 PM
Democratic Recounts
You all know that the recounts aren't any good until they show in the favor of the Dimwitted Dems.

Look to recent history:
Al Gore - the original whiner in modern history.

Christine Jennings (FL) - Ran against Vern Buchanan and was whupped big time. She cried and cried foul and said that they both should be sworn into office until the whole voting debacle was settled (and she was declared the real winner).

Al Franken - What a friggin' joke. I am so glad he isn't running in one of the ultra-liberal counties of Florida.
Dolosus writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 4:09 PM
Democrats
Democrats will not be happy until they rule the earth and make everyone dependent on them to live!

xpressit writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 4:10 PM
comic relief
can anyone imagine Al Franken as a legitimate US Senator? That's real comedy. Now the comisc looks for relief wherever he can steal it.
maverick writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 5:17 PM
Ballots were rejected for a reason
How can any one accept a rejected ballot from either side without knowing how the person meant their vote to be counted. To accept a reject ballot means changing the rules of the election. Instructions are there for every one to follow. If a ballot gets rejected then the instructions weren't followed. Who suffers. Not the voter. They voted, but didn't follow the instructions.
Jeanne writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 6:31 PM
I was SHOCKED that
Minnesotans allowed that criminal on the ballot period!..he has done this in several state..leaving behind unpaid taxes and personel.He is a crook and so vulgar.He need to try and run for something in California..they'd love him there..Come on Coleman..you MUST WIN!!
Erik_Patriot82 writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 6:36 PM
No Votes for You!!!
Thats Outstanding that someone finally made an unbiased, and honest decision to throw out those votes. I'm so sick of the Dems dragging this state through the mud with this ongoing stupidity. I for one am Proud to say I didn't vote for that Knucklehead. I hope Frankenberry fades off into the sunset now. Maybe he'll do us all a favor & move to France....
Eric Blair writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 6:49 PM
Hope
Let's hope Franken does not try Liberal Talk Radio again! Even with the potential resumption of the misnamed "Fairness Doctrine" he would not keep the program afloat for very long!
Dan writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 7:00 PM
Franken V. Palin
Al Franken is more qualified to hold office than Sarah Palin. He used to tell jokes for a living, she is a joke!
Eric Blair writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 7:21 PM
Experience
And what is Franken's elected office expereience? What say you, Dan?
TheHistorian writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 7:30 PM
I'll answer for Dan
Al Franken's credentials are that he could replace Harry Reid as the stupidest Senator.
Dan writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 7:39 PM
Buckskin
I said he's more qualified not experienced. There's a huge difference. Anyone who can form a coherent sentence is more qualified than Palin.
Retired Lady writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 7:52 PM
The Intelligent and the silly
TheHistorian---Not possible, The Lizard is too cold blooded, hence the lack of intelligence!

Poor clueless Dan! My cat has more experience than Franken and she earns her living! The Palin remark proves that a strong, intelligent woman overwhelms a silly immature male!

Kirk---unfortunately, you are so correct! She is in the top 5 for dumbest senators!

Buckskin---thanks for the "rules" these I will share with some of the knuckleheads I blog with here in CA!

Happy Thanksgiving all!
Eric Blair writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 8:27 PM
Qualification
And his "qualifications" are?
Kathryn (More govt is NEVER the answer) writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 8:46 PM
Why not steal....
The Democrats have long voted to steal our income, why not steal an election.

http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/we-demand-true-conserva tive-leadership.html
RICK writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 9:20 PM
LOOKS
HE WOULD FIT RIGHT IN WITH PELOSI REID FRANK TO COMPLETE THE FREAK SHOW. HOW THEY GET VOTED IN I DONT KNOW. JUST KNOW I WONT BE MOVING NEXT TO YOU MORONS LOL
Col. Billy Mitchell writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 9:20 PM
Franken opposes healthcare
We do know Al Franken refused to pay healthcare benefits for people that work for him.

We do know Al Franken refused to pay un-employment insurance for people who work for him.

We do know Al Franken owes back taxes.

Al Franken would make a wonderful Liberal Senator.
RICK writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 9:22 PM
UNIONS
ANYONE NOTICE THIS WHOLE PROCESS REMINDS ME OF UGLY OLDSTYLE UNION VOTING UNFRICKING BELIEVABLE. JUST LIKE THE MESSIAHS CAMPAING
Take Back the Government writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 10:42 PM
Democrats, Don't Fret
Soros will find a way to buy this one off, too. Don't give up on Soros just yet. Have faith! Soros will do all in his monetary might to insure the US becomes a Socialist nation. He just elected Obama; don't think for a minute he will give up so easily. The 5 guys who ruled against Franken can be bought off like the GOP itself. Soros even was paying for John McCain's campaign staff through the Reform Institute, which he founded in Alexandria, Virginia, which is right across the Potomac from DC.
Nunya writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 10:48 PM
Will sanity finally win out?
A Crippling Blow for the Franken Campaign..........

Is a good thing for AMERICA!
Take Back the Government writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 10:49 PM
The Joke In All this Is the GOP
If the GOP were really Conservative in the first place, a nutjob like Al Franken would have never seen the light of day. The joke's on the GOP! If you want to pretend you're a Conservative, stay in the GOP and kvetch and moan. Otherwise, become part of the solution and join the Constitution Party, the fastest growing 3rd party in the nation. Races like this are a clarion call. When the GOP can't even compete against an idiot at the national and the State level, it's time to go elsewhere to find TRUE CONSERVATISM!
Paul writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 10:55 PM
Dan is an idiot.
Dan you are a dolt. Franken is a clown who's claim to fame is enertaining dolts like you who then oin return for his humor think he must be some sort of political genius as well. Palin has an approval rating of over 80 per cent nearly the same score as your iq.
Anne writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 10:58 PM
Gee Paul, Now you have to

apologize to clowns everywhere....

And I'm sure they're really annoyed!
Paul writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 11:14 PM
You right Ann
I should never have compared Dan and his ilk to clowns. I Just find it sickening that liberal pukes like Dan love to sit and call Palin dumb all while supporting joe Biden who is either stupid or retarded or perhaps both. I am sure Dan and his kind all enjoy the luxary of using their moms computers even at age 45.
Homer writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 11:31 PM
Dan, our man, I'd rather not do this
to you but you have the perfect chin for it.

Dan writes:
Franken V. Palin
"Al Franken is more qualified to hold office than Sarah Palin. He used to tell jokes for a living, she is a joke!"


...and now, a few words from Al Franken:

"I'm a very indecisive person. I'd be a terrible politician."
(Sylvia Rubin, "A Franken Honest Discussion," San Francisco Chronicle, January 18, 1999)

"It might be crazy. I might not be the best candidate."
(Matt McKinney; Rob Hotakainen; Kevin Diaz, "Al Franken vs. Coleman? Comedian Ponders Idea," Star Tribune, November 11, 2003)

"I'm interested in politics for all the wrong reasons -- I'm interested in the sport, the entertainment value of it."
(Jim Ragsdale, "Franken Out To Harpoon Rush For Fun, Profit," Pioneer Press, February 22, 1996)

"If I put myself on the ballot and even 50 people voted for me it'd be a travesty."
(Paul Duchene, "The Joke Stops Here: What If Al Franken Were President?" The Oregonian, February 22, 1999)
foxmustang writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 11:37 PM
NEWSFLASH.......
"A Crippling Blow for the Franken Campaign"......

they decided to do the recount honestly and above-board.........

THAT'S OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!!

LMAO!!!!!!!!!!
Julie writes: Wednesday, November, 26, 2008 11:49 PM
Homer, Dan deserved that!
Dan, would you PLEASE do some research on Sarah Palin's accomplishments before you post such uninformed trash?
Julie writes: Thursday, November, 27, 2008 12:03 AM
WindowCleaner
No, it does not "say volumes" about anything, except that so many previous non-voters came out of the woodworks to vote for Obama. Many of them had no idea who they were even voting for, except on the Presidential ticket. Talk about swooning..
DIAMOND Z writes: Thursday, November, 27, 2008 12:43 AM
JUST SAY NO TO FRANKEN!
THE DUDE AINT RIGHT! FRANKEN GETS A F-,ON HIS REPORT CARD!
SJ Doc writes: Thursday, November, 27, 2008 2:22 AM
Kind of a shame, really
--
If there's a group of people whom I would like to see condemned to six years of listening to Al Franken, I can't think of any more deserving than that bunch of bipartisan bastiches infesting the United States Senate.




=====
"I'm going to die homeless, penniless, and 30 pounds overweight."

-- Al Franken
MoniQue writes: Thursday, November, 27, 2008 2:43 AM
OBAMA NOT A US NATURAL BORN CITIZEN
Frankin was born here, but he is mentally unfit, still his candidacy is only a symptom.

DEMAND OBAMA PROVE HE’S A NATURAL BORN US CITIZEN!

I see MSNBC is still slanting everything obama’s way, stating this concern about obama not following the laws of the Constitution as some kind of “blogosphere phenomenon.”

BULLSHEVIK!

FOLKS, WE STILL NEED SIGNATURES ON THE PETITIONS BELOW. PLEASE SIGN TODAY: DEMAND OBAMA PROVE HE’S A NATURAL BORN US CITIZEN:

http://www.rallycongress.com/constitutional-qualification/1 244/

http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=81550

Grassroots resistance needs 770,298 signatures before inauguration day:

http://www.grassfire.org/111/petition.asp?PID=19020955&NID= 1

Thank you everyone for all you do and Thanks be to God for America, a beautiful land with vast painted mountain landscapes in Arizona to the beautiful lakes and valleys…I cherish her and will fight for her. My family immigrated to America and worked long and hard to get here and they obeyed all the Constitutional laws.

Obama did NOT and he wants to be our president? Why would immigrants come here to have a president born in Kenya?

OBAMA IS RAPING HER: AMERICA IS CRYING FOR OUR HELP!

SIGN THE PETITIONS AND EMAIL THEM TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW, ESPECIALLY YOUR CHURCHES……….

IS THIS OUR LAST THANKSGIVING? NO!!!!
Jeanne writes: Thursday, November, 27, 2008 8:19 AM
It's HILARIOUS
That the radical left continues to bash our Wonderful Sarah..they are SOoooo afraid of her that all they can do it lie about her experience and call her dumb...she was the Mayor of a city and the Governor of the State of Alaska..she has overseen tons of state employees and has a surplus in her state...she could run America better than either Nobama or John McCain..I only voted for John McCain because of Sarah...I was hoping she'd have his ear and make him more conservative..so take that you liberal..LOL
RK writes: Thursday, November, 27, 2008 8:53 AM
Franken quote from SJ Doc
Interesting quote from Carpetbag Al Franken: "I'm going to die... pennyless, and thirty pounds overweight." Hey, Al; try that trick in any other country in the world. You'll find that being overweight is rather difficult to maintain while pennyless.

Al Franken has not made his home in Minnesota for years. NOW he wants to be my senator? I predict that within 12 hours of Coleman's victory being certified, he'll be back on a jet headed to one coast or the other. Where he'll be much happier anyway.

Tim writes: Friday, November, 28, 2008 4:17 PM
Afraid of Palin
DAN and Buckskin - These two are right up there with that Moron Frankin. These three wouldnt make a pimple on Palins A**. What a bunch of stups.
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