Good News, Franken wins - finally

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Franken wins Minn. Senate race; Coleman concedes

By BRIAN BAKST, Associated Press Writer Brian Bakst, Associated Press Writer – 5 mins ago
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Al Franken ascended Tuesday from the ranks of former "Saturday Night Live" comedians to an even more exclusive club, outlasting Republican Norm Coleman in an eight-month recount and courtroom saga to win a seat in the U.S. Senate.

Franken's victory gives Democrats control of 60 seats in the Senate — the critical number needed to overcome Republican filibusters. When Franken is seated, which could come as early as next week, his party will have a majority not reached on either side of the aisle in some three decades.

Full story at: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090701/ap_on_el_se/us_minnesota_senate

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1. Wow! 7:56 p.m. When did this all happen? n/t

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2. I feel like we should do confetti and balloons and "happy days are here again..." for Al

I'm pumped!