Row Over Absentees in Minnesota Senate Race, as Franken’s Lead Bumps to 50 By Emily Cadei and CQ Staff Posted December 30, 2008 at 1:00am Facebook Twitter Email Reddit An analysis Recent Stories Trump vague on tariffs after Norway PM meetings Judge halts Trump push for proof of citizenship to register to vote Federal judge blocks US funding freeze for sanctuary jurisdictions At the Races: The shifting Latino vote US asks Supreme Court to allow transgender service ban Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton enters race to succeed Durbin in Senate