The Uptake Ruined Al Franken's Vacation

Franken - Coleman (kind of, sort of, maybe) final showdown begins Monday

The Minnesota State Supremes will hear the arguments regarding who won the Minneosta Senate race between Republican Norm Coleman, and Democrat Al Franken.

Franken is ahead by 312 votes, and if seated will provide the crucial 60th vote for the Democrats in the Senate, creating a filibuster proof majority. Well that is if recently minted alleged Democrat, Arlen Specter votes with the Dems.

Attorneys for Norm Coleman are expected to ask the Justices to open 4400 previously rejected absentee ballots for review.

The Uptake will be covering the proceedings and has this special reminder for anyone who might be interested.

Don't forget! Tomorrow, June 1, starting at 8:30 AM, we'll be broadcasting live the Coleman appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Tune in for the appeal, commentary, interviews and more. Drop by the live blog, too. See you then!

The Uptake provided a wonderful service during the recount process, and has done a terrific job of keeping Minnesotans, and the rest of us for that matter, informed about this critical Senate race.

Video: Senator-elect Al Franken speaks to 'radio base'; Franken ready as the challenge trial begins today in Minnesota

Senator-elect Franken uses President Obama's biblical reference to 'giving up childish things' to make fun of himself, and reaffirm his commitment to bring about change in Washington D.C. saying 'I can't wait to get there...'.

US Senate candidate Al Franken was loose and making jokes as his legal team prepared for Monday's election contest trial that could determine who is Minnesota's next US Senator.

After a state-wide hand recount, Franken holds a 225-vote lead over former US Senator Norm Coleman. Coleman is taking the election to court claiming irregularities on how some of the votes were counted and handled. You can watch that trial live on The UpTake starting Monday at 1pm CT/ 2pm ET/ Noon MT/ 11am PT.

Partial transcript at The UpTake

Video: McCain Campaign - paid walkers and testy volunteers

They are paying walkers to retrieve absentee ballots from voters.
(not that there is anything wrong with that)