Another local paper in Minnesota that had endorsed Norm Coleman last year is now calling for him to concede: The Worthington Daily Globe, which ran their editorial yesterday, following in the footsteps of last week’s editorial from the Albert Lea Tribune.
The Daily Globe quite openly accuses the Republicans of keeping up this fight just to delay the Democrats from getting the seat, to Minnesota’s detriment:
It’s becoming increasingly clearer that Coleman and fellow Republicans — desperate to keep the Democrats from strengthening their power — are pressing onward primarily for political reasons. Meanwhile, Minnesota continues to only have one U.S. senator, despite a prolonged process that has shown Franken to be the winner on two occasions.
We, like the Albert Lea Tribune, endorsed Norm Coleman over Franken. We also share the same opinion that Coleman, for the benefit of the state and its citizens, should concede. Norm Coleman and his attorneys claim they want to ensure no Minnesota voter gets left behind. Instead, they’re trying their best to leave Minnesota behind.
