The election took place on November 4th, 2008.  It was always close.  It remains close, with about 200 votes out of MANY still in Franken's favor.  Weekends passed with normal people checking out ballots.  Their conclusions were evaluated by a bipartisan group, which decided that Al Franken was still the winner.

But Norm Coleman, who obviously wants to put off his other legal problems (stealing money), is getting a ridiculous amount of respect from the Minnesota Courts.  Why?  Because I don't think they ever intended that their laws would delay their state from seating a senator for three months while a silly man and his lawyers fought silly battles.

But that is all beside the point.  Does anyone wonder what the republicans would be doing if the shoe were on the other foot?  Does anyone wonder what level of outrage would be leveled at the State of Minnesota if they were refusing to seat the rightfully elected REPUBLICAN?

So What Is Wrong With The Democratic Senate?  Why don't they act at least a little protective about Al Franken?  How should Al take this when he is finally seated?