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Court: Coleman Owes Franken $95K
The never-ending story of Minnesota’s contested senate seat just got a little pricier: a Minnesota court has ordered Republican Norm Coleman to pay Democrat Al Franken $94,783.15 to make up for the court costs of his appeal of the Minnesota’s U.S. Senate election results. Originally, Franken asked for $161,000—a drop in the bucket, considering the men spent over $50 million in campaign and legal fees—but some of those charges were rejected for insufficient documentation or not justified under Minnesota law, which requires the loser of a political race to reimburse the winner if the results do not change in the appeals process. Originally, Coleman and his representatives argued that Franken was not due any compensation.
squiggy
I think a " if you play you pay law" is a good idea. Will stop unnecessary lawsuits and legal messes.
Progressive2
LOSSERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
With a stamp and a boot.
Sweet.
BlakewilliamsNYC
Good news.
mattbenzor
PAY UP SUCKER..........! you lost
JackJack
If it were only true! Franken... change your diaper!
nortonclybourn
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n--Y--charles116connie47
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sippewissett
Is it all over now? This has been a disgracefully extruded process, well past serving "We, the People" who are supposed to be served by our representatives. Minnesota sure has its share of dingbats: Bachmann in Congress and Coleman clinging to the Senate, thanks to irrational support from the RNC. Both are (more) black eyes for the GOP.
Carole65
Yes, it's time to give Minnesota the Senator they voted for. They deserve Franken.........
Rdschenkel
Franken was great as Stuart Smally. I'm choosing not to hate him until he gives me a reason to. Which I'm sure he will.
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n--Y--charles116pricklypear
He can be very funny. That's the best I can do.
JackZapdotCom
Sucks to be him! Not only do you lose the election but u gotta dish out all that money..haha! Wonder if the GOP will pay for the legal fees since they were the ones who wanted this thing dragged out. www.jackzap.com
Redhead5050
How many times does Coleman have to lose this race before it sinks in? Pay up and get out!
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