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From: i-node6/30/2009 5:49:12 PM
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Anatomy of a Stolen Election ....

Nov. 4, 2008: Initial vote tallies on Election Day show Republican Norm Coleman leading Democrat Al Franken by 215 votes, but the race is too close to call.

Nov. 18: Statewide canvassing report says Coleman has a 215-vote lead, triggering an automatic hand recount because the margin is less than one-half of 1 percentage point.

Jan. 5, 2009: The recount concludes and the state Canvassing Board certifies Franken as the winner by 225 votes.

Jan. 6: Coleman files a lawsuit in Ramsey County District Court challenging the results.

Jan. 26: Trial begins before a three-judge panel.

April 13: The panel rules in Franken's favor and says he is entitled to receive a certificate of election.

April 20: Coleman files appeal to Minnesota Supreme Court.

June 1: Minnesota Supreme Court hears oral arguments.

June 30: Minnesota Supreme Court rules for Franken.
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