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May 6, 2009 6:12 pm US/Central

Franken Meets With Vice President In Washington

WASHINGTON (WCCO) ― Minnesota Senate candidate Al Franken is in Washington for a private meeting with Vice President Joe Biden.

Franken, a Democrat who is in an exceptionally tight Senate race, met with Biden late Wednesday afternoon.

Franken says he gave an update on his Senate race and discussed President Barack Obama's policy goals with the vice president. Franken says he is eager to join the Senate and make progress on the administration's agenda.

Franken is ahead of Republican Norm Coleman by a narrow margin after a statewide recount. Franken was declared the winner by a special court in Minnesota, but Coleman has appealed the case to the Minnesota Supreme Court.

If Franken wins the appeal and is sworn in, he would represent Democrats' 60th vote in the U.S. Senate.

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A three-judge panel ruled in Franken's favor on April 13, 2009 confirming his win. Coleman's appeal of Franken's 312-vote lead goes before the Minnesota Supreme Court in June.

After meeting with Biden, Franken released the following statement:

"I deeply appreciate the administration's ongoing support and the opportunity to meet with Vice President Biden today. Minnesotans are eager to see Congress make progress on the administration's agenda - and I'm eager to do my part in that effort. From investments in alternative energy to the expansion of high-speed rail to the Twin Cities, we have a lot to do to help Minnesota's working families, and I was pleased to discuss these important issues with the Vice President."



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