To: i-node who wrote (471859 ) 4/15/2009 4:38:20 PM From: tejek Respond to LOSING IN THE COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION, TOO.... Voters have been remarkably patient in Minnesota as the Franken/Coleman ordeal has dragged on. Their tolerance for a new round of court hearings and delays, however, appears to be wearing thin.A new survey of Minnesota by Public Policy Polling (D), finds a clear verdict on the part of the state's voters: They want the disputed Senate race to be over, for Norm Coleman to concede defeat, and Al Franken to be sworn in. The poll was conducted yesterday and today, in the aftermath of the election court's ruling that Franken won the race. By a 63%-37% margin, voters say that Coleman should concede the race, rather than continue to appeal. After being reminded by the pollster that Minnesota currently has only one Senator, they say by a 59%-41% margin that Franken should be seated immediately, rather than allow the seat to stay vacant. And by a 59%-41% margin, they say that Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty should sign a certificate of election. washingtonmonthly.com
