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more about #timpawlenty HistoricUpstart: Yaaaay, we finally have TWO FREAKING SENATORS again!!! It's about goddamn time. more » Skellatrix: You can call me [Senator] Al. more » ♥AntiSocialSocialite♥: i just hope now that the Dems have control of - well EVERYTHING, the next four years are productive. If not, there won't be any blaming it on The GOP... more » JudastheObscurest: This may, of course, not be over. Coleman can appeal to the US Supreme Court. It might be a good thing. It's really problematic how there are no clear... more » lalaland13: But guys! It was ACORN! They aborted fetuses and forced gay marriage and fraud fraud fraud! I saw a rather specious looking fellow claiming to go by t... more » mbprice: I like how Pawlenty's like, "Well, fuck, I guess I'll go ahead and do what I'm legally obliged to do, maybe, if I have to." more » ellaesther: Yes, this is OT, but damn it, I love that picture of Al Franken, because he looks so much like my dear, deceased Great Uncle Bob (great in all ways). ... more » BrutallyHonestBabes (aka Mrs. Sarah.of.a.Lesser.Hobbit): We are all good enough and smart enough, today. more » bluebears: Thank GOD. Finally, white males get some representation in our government. Overdue folks, overdue. more » hydrogen_jukebox: YAY. That is all. more » ellaesther: Amy Klobuchar (Minnesota's other Senator) told Rachel Maddow that if Franken wasn't actually sworn in by the 4th of July, then she would finally get m... more » Caerolle: well, i would guess this is headed to the SCOTUS, and the Repubs will get a stay, again, until that case is resolved (any doubts about how *that* will... more » BeckySharper: Because he's good enough, he's smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like him! Congrats, Senator Franken! more » breccia: Well at least it's not like Coleman needlessly wasted a ridiculous amount of money fighting the inevitable or something, right? more » LaMorena: This is some MUCH-needed good news!!! more » CurtCole: The Smalley family must be thrilled. Way to go Stuart! more » willwriteforfood: Really? Our long national nightmare is over? Man, I'd forgotten Minnesota HAD a second senator. more » sportz.star: I'm very glad Franken won. I am wary of a filibuster-proof Senate. I don't necessarily think it's a good thing. Filibuster exists for a reason, even... more » nyc-caribbean-ragazza: John Edwards sex tape?! Nooooooo. I don't want to see that, at all. MJ was only 112 lbs? That is beyond sickly for someone his height. Okay I can'... more » Little Green Frog (Wise Latina): I went to read the NY Daily news article on John Edwards and I just HAD to share this gem of a comment from one of its readers: "It's remarkable the l... more » -
#lateresults
Al Franken Wins Minnesota Senate Race (Finally)
The Minnesota Supreme Court today ruled unanimously that Al Franken won last November's Senate race. Since Governor Tim Pawlenty announced he would certify Franken if so ordered, Franken might actually be sworn into office this year. [Star Tribune, Star Tribune] -
#crappyhour
Michael Jackson's Death Now Influencing Iranian Protesters
Is Michael Jackson bad for Iran? Is Minnesota Govenor Tim Pawlenty giving up on his bromance with Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell? Did John Edwards really make a sex tape? The Washington Independent's Spencer Ackerman helps answer these important questions. More » -
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Rick Santorum Knows What African-American Women Really Need
- Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum suggests that Barack Obama, as an example to "African-American males," not take Michelle out on any more fancy dates, but just head to a local bar, throw back a beer, and head home. [Salon]
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#newsat10
Diane Wood: The Soon-To-Be Target Of GOP Outrage
- Barack Obama reportedly interviewed Judge Diane Wood for that open Supreme Court seat, though she played coy with reporters and Republicans are ginning up some sort of outrage (because that's what they do!). [Washington Post]
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