Only one Senator to represent a state. What about Kentucky?

If Senate Republicans have their way, Minnesota will have one senator instead of two indefinitely.

reading the report it seems none of the Republicans are aware the Supremes said Bush v Gore has no precedential value. I don't suppose the right-wing would override "no precedent" would they? Would they??

If Coleman thinks Minnesotans will elect his ass governor after this ridiculous recount shit, he still does not know his adopted state after all these years.

As a Minnesotan (and a lawyer) with an ear to the ground, This may or may not occur. I suppose, publicly, Republicans are sighting a way forward for a federal case in order for this to ultimately be determined by the Supreme Court. That's a lot of steps, and a lot of time, in order to determine who actually won the Senate seat.

But, in reality, this is how it would work:
We can expect the Ramsey Cty District COurt to hand down it's ruling no later than the end of the month. Presumably, they will rule in Franken's favor, resulting in an order for certification. Coleman will immediately appeal to the Supreme Court of Minnesota, which is prepared to hear arguments and issue a ruling pretty quickly, as this has been on the burner for well over 3 months.
So, by 22 April, or so, you will have a ruling by the Supreme Ct in Minnesota to certify the election in Franken's favor. The delaying tactic the Republican's favor would not be to appeal this decision directly to the US Supreme Court. Instead, more time could be spent working up the federal side.
So, presumably, Coleman's attorneys would then file for an injunction to stop the certification order from the state government. In order to execute this, the Coleman camp would only need to show that his interests would be materially harmed by such an action, and then he could present his federal case along the lines of Bush v. Gore, no matter what it's limitations.

Federal courts relying on cases stating they have no precedental value is rather the norm instead of the exception. I think us liberals are a little too confident.

Then again, the political value of a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling naming Franken the winner is pretty high. Continuing on the federal court path would ultimately (and finally) ruin any future electoral prospects of Norm Coleman.

This may be boring to some, but its definitely a good way to review my Federal Civil Procedure. In the end, I think Steve is right. Minnesota will only have one senator for the near future, at least.

Honestly, I don't see why you keep reporting on Obama's approval rating. What do we need a day-by-day barometer of how we think people think of him? We already have the Dow for that purpose, apparently

One might say that Gov. Palin was engaged to give the keynote speech but got cold feet and left the GOP at the altar.

My 2¢ worth:

That the senate rethugs have been determined to keep Minnesota with only 1 senator has seemed apparent for a long time now. When the Mn court rules that Franken should be seated, the apoplexy that will be demonstrated by the senate rethugs should provide as much humor as Coleman's lawyers.

That Obama's approval has dropped by 3% will not make as good a headline as "Obama's approval drops by 5%" which is 3/64 rounded. Obviously, this should provide the basis for another round of talking head discussions on why Obama is a failure.

For today's humor from the gay jewish rethug perspective (Drudge):

Anger depletes Obama Capital
American Legion Commander 'deeply disappointed, concerned' after meeting with Obama
Plan to charge wounded heros for treatment
It's a betrayal
Where libs in media get their message

Of course, the last was a smear job from Politico.

"Today's installment of campaign-related news items that wouldn't generate a post of their own, but may be of interest to political observer."

I just wanted to point out that the campaign is over. Maybe you're referring to the permanent campaign? Or maybe you should occasionally look at what you're cutting and pasting?

Tough love because we care.

I just wanted to point out that the campaign is over. -RA

If you're grown up enough to read Political Animal, then you're grown up enough to realize, unprompted, that there is more than one campaign. It doesn't begin or end with the presidential election.

All of these tidbits are related, at least tangentially, to past, ongoing, or upcoming campaigns.

Seriously, what is it with all the backseat blogging lately? It's driving me nuts.

From the abovementioned Politico article:

Republicans are already trying to round up contributions to keep Coleman’s legal fees from mounting, especially in the wake of an embarrassing episode in which Coleman donors’ financial information might have been accessed by a hacker, forcing a shutdown of online contributions.

No matter how often Manu Raju posts the GOP talking points about this, he will still be wrong. This was nothing but carelessness on the part of the Coleman campaign and it's silly for Politico to let the GOP make Politico look bad by repeating such clear stupidity.

If you want to have a reputation as something other than shark bait for Drudge, you need to make a little effort to do some reporting. Politico, you haven't even met that low standard. Keep up the good work of making yourselves look like fools.

doubtful—correction:

If you're grown up enough to read Political Animal, then you're grown up enough to realize, unprompted, that there is only one campaign. It doesn't begin or end, it just continues uninterrupted for all eternity.

According to congressional Republicans, Sarah Palin will deliver the keynote address at the annual GOP Senate-House Dinner on June 8 in Washington.

are they going to hold the dinner in a phone booth?

WITH MALICE TOWARDS ALL AND CHARITY TOWARDS NONE

Let's put it this way...

If Republicans succeed in sanfordizing (killing the economic recovery plans) the US one can cheerfully expect more revolution.

And to watch the republican leaders of congress etc twist slowing in the political winds as their party becomes totally associated with malice towards all and charity towards none would be not unpleasant.

Bye bye Republicans bye bye

Kurt! I'm glad I saw your comment - I used your definition of Sanfordized in the news roundup I post at midnight every night for the nightowls.

Considering her confused family, confusion over whether Sarah Palin will be talking to other Repooklicans is not surprising.

a real Senate Majority leader would freakin' seat Franken already.

if for no other reason than the atmospherics of it will make it harder for the USSCT to pulla Bush v Gore. The Senate, who is the final arbiter, will have already spoken, and the Court would have the political and Consitutional problem of removing a sitting member of a co-equal branch.

Urgent Memo to Harry: get your head out of your ass.