Franken meets with Senate majority leader

Al Franken
Al Franken met with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today.
MPR Photo/Bill Alkofer

Senate candidate Al Franken has met with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to brief him on the recount in Minnesota.

Republican Sen. Norm Coleman leads by 215 votes heading into the recount - or 0.008 percent.

Franken, a Democrat, told reporters after the meeting he is "cautiously optimistic" about his prospects.

He said he's eager to "roll up his sleeves" and get to work.

Franken is heading to New York City later Wednesday, where he'll attend a recount fundraiser Thursday night headlined by George Soros and Al Gore.

Dear reader,

Your voice matters. And we want to hear it.

Will you help shape the future of Minnesota Public Radio by taking our short Listener Survey?

It only takes a few minutes, and your input helps us serve you better—whether it’s news, culture, or the conversations that matter most to Minnesotans.

Volume Button
Volume
Now Listening To Livestream
MPR News logo
On Air
Unexpected Elements