Norm Coleman Finally Concedes
This has been a long time coming, but the Minnesota Republican has now made it official and in doing so has given Obama a filibuster proof majority.
The former senator called Al Franken this afternoon to congratulate him on his victory nearly eight months after election day. The concession came shortly after the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a ruling naming Franken the winner in the protracted contest.
“I’m really at peace,” Coleman told reporters at a press conference at his St. Paul home. “I’ve had a lot of time to process this election, think about the past and look to the future. So I really have a sense of peace for where things are at.”
Upon hearing about the news, Al Franken had this reaction…
Here’s the question: Will Obama use this new majority to push through a public option on health care?
(Photo: AP via Daylife)
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