The Daily Digest
86 of the state's 87 counties have finalized their vote totals and are sending them to the State Canvassing Board. The vote totals didn't shift much (see Ramsey County as an example) but an automatic recount will finalize the issue of vote counting. That is scheduled to start on 11/29.
The length of the recount depends on the GOP's plans. MPR quotes many who think the MNGOP and Republican Tom Emmer are preparing for a legal challenge.
Democrats are warning the Republican Party is trying to "hijack" the election if they push for a change to the recount in court.
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Minnesota's taxes exceeded expectations by $46 million in October.
Gov. Pawlenty's budget chief is leaving his post to become a lobbyist. MMB Commissioner Tom Hanson will leave one day before the December 2nd budget forecast.
The Met Council trims Twin Cities transit projects.
The House GOP tries to juggle its committee structure.
Congress
A panel tasked to tackle the national debt calls for cuts to Social Security and tax increases.
AP says the White House altered a drilling safety report.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann dropped her leadership bid.
GOP Rep.-elect Chip Cravaack says he's ready to get to work.
MPR takes a look at Minnesota's 8th to see whether the last race is a red blip or something more.
DFL Rep. Keith Ellison is headed to Morocco.
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
Gov. Pawlenty calls for a freeze on federal employee salaries.
A new poll says nearly 60 percent of those polled have no opinion of Pawlenty. 28 percent view him favorably. 13 percent view him unfavorably.