Minnesota: the race that wouldn’t end
The Minnesota Senate recount may drag on next week.
The punishing recount between Republican incumbent Norm Coleman and Democratic challenger Al Franken was supposed to end today, but 130 lost ballots in Minneapolis that could sway the outcome must be found first. Minnesota Public Radio reporter Tom Scheck joins The Takeaway for a recount status report.
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