Norm Coleman Concedes Minnesota US Senate Seat To Al Franken

Norm Coleman Concedes Minnesota US Senate Seat To Al Franken when Minnesota’s Supreme Court ruled Democrat Al Franken the winner in the state’s U.S. Senate race.What else could he do…such a sore leader.

The court’s unanimous, unsigned opinion declared Franken “received the highest number of votes legally cast” and is entitled “to receive the certificate of election as United States senator from the state of Minnesota.”

“I just congratulated Al Franken on his victory,” Coleman stated in a press conference. “I told him it’s the best job he’ll ever have, representing Minnesota in the United States Senate. The Supreme Court has spoken, I will respect its decision, and abide by its results.”

Norm Coleman Concedes Minnesota US Senate Seat To Al Franken and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, stated he will sign the election certificate Tuesday, June 30th, 2209, as directed by the court and applicable law.

President Obama stated, he looks forward to working with Al Franken to “build a new foundation for growth and prosperity by lowering health care costs and investing in the kind of clean energy jobs and industries that will help America lead in the 21st century.”

The ruling brings an end to seven long months of challenges by sore loser, Norm Coleman. Franken will become the 60th member of the Senate Democratic caucus, a move that gives the party a filibuster-proof majority in the chamber.

Al Franken is expected to be sworn in after the Senate returns from the July 4 break.

For the full story of “Norm Coleman Concedes Minnesota US Senate Seat To Al Franken,” go to CNN News. Late night comedians will have a field day with this announcement…