Reid weighs in on Senate race (again)
Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told reporters today that the Senate was prepared to seat Democrat Al Franken in April. Reid added that Republican Norm Coleman should just concede:
"Norm Coleman should have a five-minute conversation with [Nevada Sen.] John Ensign," Reid said. Reid explained that, in his 1998 Senate race, Ensign decided to concede defeat to Reid rather than pursue a recount. "John Ensign wound up as a real hero in Nevada," Reid said.
Here's the response from Sen. John Ensign (R-NV):
"Norm Coleman's pursuit to make sure that every valid vote is counted, and that no voter is disenfranchised, is the right thing to do for Minnesota. I stand firmly behind Norm Coleman and his efforts to ensure a fair election and I look forward to having him back in the Senate when the election contest is completed."
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