Good news in MN. Dayton (D) poised to win the recount. Reports are that Emmer will concede today.

[jefferson_dem]

Dayton poised to win the recount
A GOP source with knowledge of Tom Emmer's plans said he would concede this morning at his Delano home.

By RACHEL E. STASSEN-BERGER, Star Tribune

Last update: December 8, 2010 - 2:05 AM

Removing all but a smattering of ballot challenges, a lead attorney for Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer acknowledged Tuesday that it is no longer possible for Emmer to win the statewide recount against DFLer Mark Dayton.

"We're almost done now," Emmer attorney Eric Magnuson said of the recount process.

A GOP source with knowledge of Emmer's plans said he would concede at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at his Delano home.

When the state canvassing board meets on Wednesday, it will have only about 180 ballot challenges to review out of the 2.1 million votes cast on Election Day. That slim number means the board may be able to certify a Dayton lead yet this week. The recount results show Dayton with a nearly 9,000-vote lead that has barely budged in a month.

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http://www.startribune.com/politics/state/111500199.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aU1yDEmP:QMDCinchO7DU

[mascarax]

1. Excellent news

I'm glad I was wrong, and they're not going to file lawsuits and drag it out.

Mark Dayton (and MN) has inherited a huge mess and faces Republican majorities in the MN House and Senate (with much thanks to Citizens United). But at least he's going to be Governor.

[wellstone dem]

2. Great news on a tough day

Thanks for posting.

[Mass]

3. Great. So, this lets us with Alaska. When will Miller concede?

[budkin]

4. Eat shit Target!