Canvassing Board Won't Accept Rejected Absentee Ballots
The Minnesota state canvassing board today voted unanimously to deny a request from Democrat Al Franken's campaign to include absentee ballots which had bee rejected into its final recount tally. The move would seem to be a blow to Franken's efforts, particularly since a judge in one county has allowed his campaign to gain access to the list of rejected voters already.
But, as the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports, the canvassing board made clear that it's decision was not a statement on the merits of Franken's argument and that they expected that question to be settled in litigation, seemingly kicking the issue down the road.
Also in recount news, attorneys for Franken and Republican Senator Norm Coleman have indicated that may be able to reduce the number of ballots both sides have challenged during the process. That number currently stands at over 3,600 ballots.
© 2008 CBS Interactive Inc.. All Rights Reserved. But, as the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports, the canvassing board made clear that it's decision was not a statement on the merits of Franken's argument and that they expected that question to be settled in litigation, seemingly kicking the issue down the road.
Also in recount news, attorneys for Franken and Republican Senator Norm Coleman have indicated that may be able to reduce the number of ballots both sides have challenged during the process. That number currently stands at over 3,600 ballots.
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Do you remember Baker in 2000 telling the press "The ballots have been counted, recounted and counted again"... to this day there has not been a recount in Florida of that 2000 election even though it was mandatory.
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Posted by Voltaire777 at 03:58 PM : Nov 27, 2008
Afterall Voltaire, don''t forget they are the true Americans!
They have listened to AM Radio so long they are lost in the wilderness at this point...
Posted by Rowdydfw at 02:53 PM : Nov 26, 2008
LMAO! Shouldn''t her screen name be "Poutydfw"? She''s been squealin'' like a pig stuck in the mud ever since Obama slayed the McPalinwocky! Sweet victory!