Recount: Day 1
Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
It appears that GOP Sen. Norm Coleman and Democrat Al Franken are preparing to win the recount and to sway public opinion. GOP Sen. Norm Coleman held a news conference this morning and suggested that Franken could opt out of the recount.
You can listen to today's media availability by GOP Sen. Norm Coleman here.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
Franken said he thinks the recount should go forward. David Lillehaug, an attorney representing Franken spoke with MPR's Midday program about it. You can listen to that interview here:
Meanwhile, MPR's Morning Edition interviewed Secretary of State Mark Ritchie about the recount process. You can listen to that interview here:
