"Al Franken’s trial balloon argument that he should soon be seated in the Senate – at least on a provisional basis -- isn’t going very far.
Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-Minn.) and Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, a Democrat, reiterated that no election certificate will be handed out until the post-recount legal activity is complete. Both issued separate statements to that effect this afternoon.
“Minnesota law is very clear on when a certificate of election can be issued. Neither the governor nor I may sign a certificate of election in the U.S. Senate race until all election contests have reached a final determination,” said Ritchie. “Even if the governor issues a certificate of election prior to the conclusion of the contest phase, I will not sign it.”
Added Pawlenty: “I have a duty to follow state law and our statutes are clear on this issue. I am prohibited from issuing a certificate of election until the election contest in the courts has been resolved.”" -Politico
My Analysis:
So its clear, because Coleman has contested the election and even with his political future at stake Minnesota will only have 1 Senator for several weeks or months. Minnesotans won't be happy with 99 Senators. When Roland Burris gets sworn in later this week, we will be the only State without full representation. Klobuchar is a good Senator to handle the extra services. I see very little chance of Coleman actually winning the seat, so I say bring it on! The fallout on his political future is almost certain. Hes hammering the nails in his own coffin. If the court challenge is what it takes for Coleman to go away, then sure I'll be patient.
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