Franken Won’t Concede

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The most expensive Senate race in Minnesota history looks like it may also end up its closest.

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With all precincts reporting, and nearly 3 million ballots counted, Sen. Norm Coleman eked out a minuscule 727-vote victory over Al Franken, according to the Minnesota secretary of state’s office. In statistical terms, that’s a 42.00 to 41.97 edge for the Republican. Dean Barkley garnered 15 percent of the vote and conceded defeat last night.

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This means that under state law the race is headed for a recount. Franken just issued a statement that he is not conceding. “Let me be clear: This race is too close to call, and we do not yet know who won.”

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A recount may take weeks.