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Reid ready to flout Minnesota law for Franken

By: Dim Bulb for 010809
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January 8, 2009

WHO: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.

WHAT: Reid said emphatically that Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman, caught in a recount dispute in his re-election effort against comedian Al Franken, Will never ever serve [again] in the Senate."

WHY IT'S DIM: Minnesota law provides that no election that is legally challenged can be certified until Minnesota courts determine the case on the merits -- and the state courts still could determine that Coleman has won. Reid is saying he is prepared to ignore Minnesota law.

CURE: Reid should read a law book.

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Ron Sr., Henderson, NV

Jan 8, 2009

Love your opinion writings! They are right on with this sorry excuse for a Senator. Now, maybe the rest of our Country will begin to realize what an incompetent flake this supposed representative really means to all of us. I am willing to wager that he will be caught on FBI tapes conversing with the accused governor of Illinois.

Brighter Bulb

Jan 9, 2009

Hey Dim Bulb; According to the U.S. Constitution, any time Federal law conflicts with state law, Federal law takes precedence--and the U.S. Senate, under federal law, may choose who to seat and who not to seat--witness the refusal to seat Gov. Blagjevic's appointment.... Minnesota law is not binding on the U.S. government.... Instead of a law book, maybe YOU out to start out with a U.S. Government text book

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