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Minnesota has gotten unusually high marks from experts for its record of election oversight. The recount will test how well Minnesota's procedures hold up under the closest scrutiny.
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So count already!!!!
Franken gonna steal the election? Ironic.
Steal? Counting _all_ the ballots and awarding the contest to the individual who receives the most votes. I thought that was how it was _supposed_ to work!?
There are a few reasons I'd like Franken to win, not least of which is to drive Bill O'Reilly through the roof. I'll be willing to bet he'd never bring himself to say Senator Franken, ever.
Sean Hannity is already pissing himself at the thought.
I'll take it anyway we can. The country needs a true change not status quo. We need 60 Senators to accomplish our agenda.
yes...and a few more laughs wouldn't hurt.
What is Herron saying? That dumbocrats have a hard time filling in a circle?
I do not find that difficult to believe. When they "x" out a circle does that mean they are marking thier 'mark"?