Norm Coleman is taking an interesting rhetorical tack in the continued spin war among the Minnesota press. Coleman spoke to local newspaper company ECM’s editorial board on Friday, and commented that the winner of this Senate race will always face serious questions.
“No matter who wins the race, there’s always going to be a cloud hanging over them — did they really get more votes than the other guy,” said Coleman. “That’s a reality. And there’s nothing you can do to change that.”
It really is worth asking why someone would be litigating endlessly to be declared the winner, while simultaneously saying aloud that whoever wins will face doubts over democratic legitimacy. One possibility is that Norm could be planning for the contingency of Franken winning — and thus would want to create an environment that continually undermines his opponent.
Another question, which I’ve asked before: Where were you in 2000, Norm, when we really needed you?
