If there are any voters that continue to question whether their vote can actually make a difference, look no farther than the US Senate recount in Minnesota for the answer.
Democrat Al Franken holds a 46 vote lead over incumbent Republican Norm Coleman. The recount is finished and the state elections canvassing board have reviewed challenged ballots by both sides. All that remains is the courts to rule on a few thousand rejected absentee ballots to determine if they'll be tallied.
Over 3-million votes were cast in Minnesota for this race. And it all comes down to 46 votes.
46 votes!
This one is a long way from over though. Both camps are adequately lawyer'd up and at the ready to challenge an unpleasant outcome in the courts. Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty may be summoned to appoint an interim US Senator if this mess isn't cleaned up anytime soon.
An ironic pick would be Dean Barkley. Barkley is the Independent candidate that finished third in the senate election to Franken and Coleman. He's also a former United States Senator, serving a six week term, by appointment of former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura, following the death of Minnesota US Senator Paul Wellstone in 2002.
23 December, 2008
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As a voting MN resident, I'm exhausted and annoyed with this race.
did you ever cash my missing check?
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