Comments on: MUST READ FROM THE STAR TRIBUNE: “AL FRANKEN’S VOTE-TALLY APPEAL REBUFFED” http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:45:55 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: ranger http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261700 ranger Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:57:45 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261700 Word circulating in DFL circles is that Franken infused over $1,000,000 to the DFL early on and that led to the leadership moving in support of Al at the state convention. Since that time, Franken has infused an additional $2,000,000 into DFL efforts. It is not the Hollywood celebrity that the DFL wanted, it is the $$$$$$$$. Imagine DFL Chair Melendez shouting "show me the money". Word circulating in DFL circles is that Franken infused over $1,000,000 to the DFL early on and that led to the leadership moving in support of Al at the state convention. Since that time, Franken has infused an additional $2,000,000 into DFL efforts. It is not the Hollywood celebrity that the DFL wanted, it is the $$$$$$$$. Imagine DFL Chair Melendez shouting “show me the money”.

]]> By: naomi http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261690 naomi Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:20:46 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261690 Ritchie knows he's being watched........lol... On my way to train for re-count responsibilities..(like follow the rules). Ritchie knows he’s being watched……..lol…
On my way to train for re-count responsibilities..(like follow the rules).

]]> By: marked http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261684 marked Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:51:23 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261684 How do you DFL state delegates feel now? Still think you made the right choice? Even Lord Ferris and Cirese knew better but you wouldnt listen. You wanted a Hollywood celebrity. Just about anybody could have beaten Norm...except your endorsed candidate. Keep up the good work. There is light in the GOP future after all. How do you DFL state delegates feel now? Still think you made the right choice? Even Lord Ferris and Cirese knew better but you wouldnt listen. You wanted a Hollywood celebrity. Just about anybody could have beaten Norm…except your endorsed candidate. Keep up the good work. There is light in the GOP future after all.

]]> By: Gary Gross http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261683 Gary Gross Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:45:36 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261683 I wrote about this decision <b><a href='http://www.letfreedomringblog.com/?p=3393' rel="nofollow">here</a></b>. Franken's appeal is another 11th hour attempt to change the numbers. I wrote about this decision here. Franken’s appeal is another 11th hour attempt to change the numbers.

]]> By: danbrome http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261680 danbrome Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:09:42 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261680 Madia is solid as a rock, and committed to serving the country he loves. Madia is solid as a rock, and committed to serving the country he loves.

]]> By: danbrome http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261679 danbrome Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:06:23 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261679 The fact that jbenson2 is uninformed and frankly foolish sunk in about a week ago. Thanks for acknowledging my acceptance. The fact that jbenson2 is uninformed and frankly foolish sunk in about a week ago.

Thanks for acknowledging my acceptance.

]]> By: jbenson2 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261673 jbenson2 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:45:14 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261673 danbrome said <i>I get it now.</i> <b>"GOP lunacy = honest reporting" "DFL anything = shameless illegal propaganda"</b> It's taking a while, but it is finally sinking in. He has reached the 5th stage of grief over Franken's fate. 1.) Denial 2.) Anger 3.) Bargaining 4.) Depression <b>5.) Acceptance</b> danbrome said I get it now.

“GOP lunacy = honest reporting”
“DFL anything = shameless illegal propaganda”

It’s taking a while, but it is finally sinking in.

He has reached the 5th stage of grief over Franken’s fate.

1.) Denial
2.) Anger
3.) Bargaining
4.) Depression
5.) Acceptance

]]> By: ManGenius http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261670 ManGenius Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:35:46 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261670 I’m still trying to get past “Must Read form Star Tribune” They’re still in business? I’m still trying to get past “Must Read form Star Tribune” They’re still in business?

]]> By: danbrome http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261669 danbrome Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:05:48 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261669 GOP lunacy = honest reporting DFL anything = shameless illegal propaganda I get it now. jbenson = uniformed and frankly foolish GOP lunacy = honest reporting

DFL anything = shameless illegal propaganda

I get it now.

jbenson = uniformed and frankly foolish

]]> By: ranger http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261667 ranger Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:00:43 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261667 Check out Durkin v. Wyman 1974 NH Classic case of the dems trying to overturn the state results of a recount. Wyman wins and Durkin protests to the dem-controlled Senate. Ended up actually looking at ballots etc. Democrats cancelled out Wyman’s recount and scheduled a new election 11 months later. Check out Durkin v. Wyman 1974 NH

Classic case of the dems trying to overturn the state results of a recount. Wyman wins and Durkin protests to the dem-controlled Senate. Ended up actually looking at ballots etc. Democrats cancelled out Wyman’s recount and scheduled a new election 11 months later.

]]> By: jbenson2 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261662 jbenson2 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:13:41 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261662 <b>Al Franken's Vote Fixing Rebuffed</b> It's great to see comments like that in the news. As a gesture of my gratitude for honest reporting, here are some other terms the press can use in December: All the media has to do is insert "Al Franken" and one of the following descriptive terms <i>"brushed off, declined, denied, disallowed, dismissed, held off, ignored, kept at a distance, kicked in the teeth, opposed, pushed back, put in one's place, put off, rebuked, refused, rejected, repulsed, sent away, slighted, snubbed,</i> and my favorite <i> shot down".</i> Al Franken’s Vote Fixing Rebuffed

It’s great to see comments like that in the news.

As a gesture of my gratitude for honest reporting, here are some other terms the press can use in December:

All the media has to do is insert “Al Franken” and one of the following descriptive terms “brushed off, declined, denied, disallowed, dismissed, held off, ignored, kept at a distance, kicked in the teeth, opposed, pushed back, put in one’s place, put off, rebuked, refused, rejected, repulsed, sent away, slighted, snubbed, and my favorite shot down”.

]]> By: Troy http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261660 Troy Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:23:36 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261660 Leroy Jenkins said: "I’m very confused." True. "If Ritchie requested the AG’s ruling, isn’t he being fair and impartial?" Um, OK, let's take this slow. If he didn't know the information he requested from the AGs office, he doesn't know too much about his job. I assume he did know it, and wanted it from the AG anyway, to provide some political cover from you "count all rejected ballots, regardless of the inherent stupidity of the proposal" types. Simple enough? Leroy Jenkins said:

“I’m very confused.”

True.

“If Ritchie requested the AG’s ruling, isn’t he being fair and impartial?”

Um, OK, let’s take this slow. If he didn’t know the information he requested from the AGs office, he doesn’t know too much about his job. I assume he did know it, and wanted it from the AG anyway, to provide some political cover from you “count all rejected ballots, regardless of the inherent stupidity of the proposal” types. Simple enough?

]]> By: Troy http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261657 Troy Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:11:41 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261657 I see danbrome is a big fan of George 'Oil for Food scandal poster boy' Galloway too. I see danbrome is a big fan of George ‘Oil for Food scandal poster boy’ Galloway too.

]]> By: hiram http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261655 hiram Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:32:53 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261655 "They HAVE been counted. Weird Al wants all the REJECTED ballots counted, now, too." Nobody knows at this point whether all ballots have been counted. That's what the recount mandated by state law is for. “They HAVE been counted. Weird Al wants all the REJECTED ballots counted, now, too.”

Nobody knows at this point whether all ballots have been counted. That’s what the recount mandated by state law is for.

]]> By: Average Joe http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261651 Average Joe Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:20:24 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261651 <i>All valid ballots must be counted before a winner can be declared.</i> They HAVE been counted. Weird Al wants all the REJECTED ballots counted, now, too. "Hey, I know you don't belong in this precinct but, hey, let's count that vote anyway...." Jeez you people are shameless. All valid ballots must be counted before a winner can be declared.

They HAVE been counted. Weird Al wants all the REJECTED ballots counted, now, too.

“Hey, I know you don’t belong in this precinct but, hey, let’s count that vote anyway….”

Jeez you people are shameless.

]]> By: Skydancer http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261635 Skydancer Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:52:27 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261635 Once again, it's you two who deny the obvious - Franken lost the Election Day count, he lost the "correction" count and he knows he's going to lose the recount. Once again, it’s you two who deny the obvious – Franken lost the Election Day count, he lost the “correction” count and he knows he’s going to lose the recount.

]]> By: MUST READ FROM THE STAR TRIBUNE: “AL FRANKEN’S VOTE-TALLY APPEAL REBUFFED” http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261630 MUST READ FROM THE STAR TRIBUNE: “AL FRANKEN’S VOTE-TALLY APPEAL REBUFFED” Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:30:21 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261630 [...] post by WP-AutoBlog Import var AdBrite_Title_Color = '0000FF'; var AdBrite_Text_Color = '000000'; var [...] [...] post by WP-AutoBlog Import var AdBrite_Title_Color = ‘0000FF’; var AdBrite_Text_Color = ‘000000′; var [...]

]]> By: kyle http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261628 kyle Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:02:51 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261628 NORM WON . GET OVER IT! NORM WON . GET OVER IT!

]]> By: kyle http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261629 kyle Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:02:43 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261629 NORM WON . GET OVER IT! NORM WON . GET OVER IT!

]]> By: danbrome http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261624 danbrome Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:40:48 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261624 All valid ballots must be counted before a winner can be declared. That's why Ole Smokescreen is so frickin worried. Everybody is in agreement. Let's let the process work for the citizens of Minnesota. All valid ballots must be counted before a winner can be declared. That’s why Ole Smokescreen is so frickin worried.

Everybody is in agreement. Let’s let the process work for the citizens of Minnesota.

]]> By: Leroy Jenkins http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/2008/11/17/must-read-from-the-star-tribune-al-frankens-vote-tally-appeal-rebuffed/comment-page-1/#comment-261622 Leroy Jenkins Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:32:39 +0000 http://www.minnesotademocratsexposed.com/?p=7138#comment-261622 I'm very confused. If Ritchie requested the AG's ruling, isn't he being fair and impartial? This seems out of character for him, given all I have read here. Could it be that republican paranoia was/is running rampant? I’m very confused. If Ritchie requested the AG’s ruling, isn’t he being fair and impartial?

This seems out of character for him, given all I have read here.

Could it be that republican paranoia was/is running rampant?

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