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Sat 12 Dec 2008Franken gains lead in Minnesota recount
Democrat Al Franken gained the lead over incumbent Republican US senator Norm Coleman in an election recount being conducted by the Minnesota Canvassing Board.
Before recessing until December 22nd, the panel put Mr Franken’s lead at about 250 votes, the Minneapolis Star Tribunesaid.
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