Judges deny Coleman motion to inspect ballots to prepare for election contest

[kickysnana]

The three-judge panel presiding over Minnesota’s Senate election contest this afternoon ruled against a motion by the campaign of former Republican U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman to allow for the inspection of ballots. The court wrote:

stated that their primary reasons for requesting an inspection under Minnesota Statute 209.06 were to narrow the issues for trial and compare voter rolls to the number of votes cast in a precinct. Contestants conceded that they would be able to prove their case without an inspection by calling election judges as witnesses, subpoenaing voter rolls, and subpoenaing ballots. The parties already viewed the ballots during ther recount process. Given that the trial of this matter must begin on January 26, 2009, the Court is not convinced that another inspection of the ballots is efficient or needed to prepare for trial.

The ruling came on a day of presentations before the court by Coleman’s side and Democrat Al Franken’s lawyers on pretrial issues. Still to come: the court’s ruling on Coleman’s motion for summary judgment. And on Monday, the start of the election contest trial.

http://minnesotaindependent.com/24304/judges-deny-coleman-motion-to-inspect-ballots-to-prepare-for-election-contest

[dflprincess]

1. Interesting thread on the home page about Franken's people accusing Normie of doctoring evidence

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x3703645

Norman best be careful, I don't think he'd do well in prison.

[Dinger]

2. I Was Thinking The Same Thing (nt)

[mascarax]

3. But but but he brought hockey back!

Wouldn't they all be grateful?!

Ah...Norman in prison.