Shady Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Pic One challenge headed to the state so far in Plymouth The bubble beside Norm Coleman’s name appeared to have both an X and a squiggle in it, but the Al Franken campaign wants the state Canvassing Board to rule on whether it should count. That’s the only challenge in the special envelope in Plymouth so far, according to Sandy Engdahl, the city clerk and the official running the city recount. Link Whatever happened to the Dem mantra of counting every vote??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Whatever happened to the Dem mantra of counting every vote??? The Minnesota allows for interpretation of what the voter intended. I'd check to see if the rest of the ballot was filled in the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Whatever happened to the Dem mantra of counting every vote??? LOL! Where is Al Gore when we need him? This recount is headed for the courts...then the US Senate. Franken wants to analyze each rejected ballot....must be desperate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Franken wants to analyze each rejected ballot....must be desperate! You must not be up on your local politics to believe he would be more desperate than Coleman. Currently, Franken is trading 60 to Coleman's 40 on Intrade.com. That gives Franken a significant edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 You must not be up on your local politics to believe he would be more desperate than Coleman. Currently, Franken is trading 60 to Coleman's 40 on Intrade.com. That gives Franken a significant edge. Of course....even dog catcher elections ride on the oh so important edge at Intrade.com.....yawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg Bach Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Of course....even dog catcher elections ride on the oh so important edge at Intrade.com.....yawn. If you were less arrogant I would not be as facinated by your persona - like I said - you are a piece of work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 If you were less arrogant I would not be as facinated by your persona - like I said - you are a piece of work... Thank you...this is by design. I want to be the Ugly American punching bag and foil that helps Canada define itself, lest it be without any identity at all. That my "local election" (and soon to be contested recount) sparks such interest across the border speaks volumes. We'll leave the light on for 'ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg Bach Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thank you...this is by design. I want to be the Ugly American punching bag and foil that helps Canada define itself, lest it be without any identity at all.That my "local election" (and soon to be contested recount) sparks such interest across the border speaks volumes. We'll leave the light on for 'ya. Your cold pragmatism and humor make you a wortby candidate on any level - you have my full support from this side of the great north american house. Spent a while getting to know the grass roots guys and girls at Speakfreeamerica.org - but - the sight has been taken over by a few imposters - originally a great group of young and old -rich and poor. YOU - are on another level..and have bared the American soul...a little scarey but still lovable...Yes my friend - America is worth holding dear...we all have our problems and we all if we are wise correct them...I see hope....jezzz - I think I am going to weep - but I have denied myself the comfort of tears - for I am almost American Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Bandelot Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thank you...this is by design. I want to be the Ugly American punching bag and foil that helps Canada define itself, lest it be without any identity at all. And for that we are so grateful... err.. hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg Bach Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 And for that we are so grateful... err.. hmm Look! The cold and ugly American has a heart - It's not often that they show it - take advantage of the moment.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Bandelot Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Yes, we love our "house american..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stignasty Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 http://ww2.startribune.com/news/metro/elec...unt/msenco.html At the moment Coleman is leading the recount by 165 votes. Statewide the Coleman side has challenged 222 ballots, to 156 by the Franken camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stignasty Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 http://ww2.startribune.com/news/metro/elec...unt/msenco.html At the moment Coleman is leading the recount by 165 votes. Statewide the Coleman side has challenged 222 ballots, to 156 by the Franken camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg Bach Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Yes, we love our "house american..." Oh what the heck - lets make him an honouary field american...don't want to spoil him..best to keep him out doors. Don't want to see the silver ware go missing...you know how they are...before you know it they get all illegal and will demand a pink card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg Bach Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Wait a sec...let me get this right - our American friend is running for a senate seat...You mean all this time I was toying an proding him about and vice versa it was someone important.. Seriously if I would have known I would have offered some supportive advice - but like Star Trek - you can not interfere with others from other worlds....so which one is he? Is it Coleman? If so go baby go.....if not - go slow. Let right prevail...as far as intrusive and spiteful investigations by supposed authoritarian bureacrats - you can leave him alone now..this is a fine man - tough but good never the less - and I am never wrong about a man's core character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 At the moment Coleman is leading the recount by 165 votes. Statewide the Coleman side has challenged 222 ballots, to 156 by the Franken camp. Make that 161. Go Al, go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg Bach Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Make that 161. Go Al, go! So it's not Norm - It's Al ! OK - I can live with that ....go Al go! Best to be on the winning side....someone explain to this unread novice ...is Al a republican or a dem? Or does that matter in the senate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdobbin Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Latest recount numbers have Coleman up by 120. Go Al Franken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oleg Bach Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Latest recount numbers have Coleman up by 120. Go Al Franken! Tough - pragmatic - Kind and kind of funny - perfect representative - Go - Al ................you win even if you lose..you win. The people love and respect you more than the other guy and you love and respect them. What does not kill you makes you live with even more vigor! O.A.Bach* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted November 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Tough - pragmatic - Kind and kind of funny - perfect representative You must be joking. Al Franken is an abhorrent human being. I'm glad he's losing, and I'm glad he's going to lose. People like him (angry and unhinged) should have nothing to do with public office. Good riddance Al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 (edited) Latest recount numbers have Coleman up by 120. Go Al Franken! The MN Secretary of State may disagree with you....his office posts recount status once per day at 8PM. http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/200...nateRecount.asp Edited November 29, 2008 by bush_cheney2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Posted November 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 **Update** Looks like Al Franken lost his recount. However, is that stopping Al from trying to steal Norm Coleman's senate seat? Nope. After absentee ballot loss, Franken eyes options ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's U.S. Senate showdown is veering down a path toward the courts and possibly the Senate itself after a panel's ruling on rejected absentee ballots dealt a blow to Democrat Al Franken's chances. For the first time, his campaign on Wednesday openly discussed mounting challenges after the hand recount involving Franken and Republican Sen. Norm Coleman concludes. AP Give it up Al, you've lost twice now. Me thinks Franken's gonna try the ol 'count the votes as many times, as many different ways, until you find a scenario where you win, and then declare that as the standard to certify' routine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Give it up Al, you've lost twice now. Me thinks Franken's gonna try the ol 'count the votes as many times, as many different ways, until you find a scenario where you win, and then declare that as the standard to certify' routine. I think Al Gore tried this too....he still lost. That equal protection clause in the US Constitution is a real pain in the ass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmy Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 So as I understand it, if the Democrats obtain this seat, plus win a run-off election in Georgia this week, they would have 60 seats in the Senate, giving them a "super majority" and making the senate effectively a rubber stamp for the Democrats. Is that correct? -k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 So as I understand it, if the Democrats obtain this seat, plus win a run-off election in Georgia this week, they would have 60 seats in the Senate, giving them a "super majority" and making the senate effectively a rubber stamp for the Democrats. Is that correct? Mathematically...yes....politically...no. Senators often cross the aisle in both directions, and cloture rules are a good time for dealing. It's like herding cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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