Pawlenty says he'll sign election certificate today

Source: Saint Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report



Gov. Tim Pawlenty plans to sign Sen. Al Franken's election certificate today.

In a statement issued just a few minutes ago, the governor said:

“The Minnesota Supreme Court has today addressed the issues surrounding the accuracy and integrity of our election system during the 2008 U.S. Senate race in Minnesota. In light of that decision and Senator Coleman’s announcement that he will not be pursuing an appeal, I will be signing the election certificate today as directed by the court and applicable law.

“I would like to thank Senator Coleman for his service. As state solicitor general, mayor of Saint Paul and United States senator, he has been an extraordinary leader and public servant for Minnesota. “I also want to congratulate Al Franken and wish him well as he serves the people of Minnesota.”




Read more: http://www.politicsinminnesota.com/2009/jun30/3390/pawlenty-says-hell-sign-election-certificate-today

that Coleman isn't forcing him to make a choice between party politics and certifying the election. If COleman had decided to appeal this to the SCOTUS then Pawlenty would have been between a rock and a hard place.

and some patriotism, so I thank both Norm Coleman and the Governor for finally deciding to be gracious losers instead.

If he's going to act ethically and responsibly, how'll he ever attract the Republican base voters?

Having an assault rifle strapped to his back, a bible in his right hand, a Budweiser in his left and wearing an American flag toga.

The GOP are leaving nothing to chance in 2012!

when he will get the Certificate from Pawlimpy's office.....

a RWer about ANYTHING.

http://kstp.com/news/stories/S1005610.shtml?cat=1

Pawlenty Signs Election Certificate

After being given the green light, Gov. Tim Pawlenty has signed the election
certificate naming Al Franken the state's next U.S. Senator.

<more>