NRSC Chairman John Cornyn released this statement, regarding Norm Coleman’s continued legal fight after Al Franken’s lead grew by 87 net votes today:
“Events today do not address the main issue that remains unresolved: over 4,000 Minnesotans were disenfranchised by this three-judge panel. That’s why it’s so critical for this process to move forward before the Minnesota Supreme Court and why Senate Republicans fully support Senator Coleman’s efforts.
“The message from our side has remained consistent throughout this process: we want this election to resolve itself as quickly, but not at the expense of Minnesota’s laws or voters.
“In contrast, the criticisms from the Democrat side as recently as today have expressed the opposite viewpoint. It’s blatant hypocrisy that many of the same Democrats who so loudly complained about voter disenfranchisement during the 2000 Florida recount are now willing to compromise this fundamental principle of our democracy when it no longer fits their political agenda. Senate Democrats should stand down, set partisan politics aside, and respect Minnesota’s laws and voters.”
