Franken v. Coleman

A reader sent this to me today...

"I noticed it is now June 1 and the State of Minnesota has yet to decide who will be its second US Senator. Franken v. Coleman; when an election, a re-count, seven months of litigation, and $50 million cannot determine a winner. This make politics in Illinois almost look good by comparison: sell the seat to the highest bidder! -RCC

Dear RCC,

Yes, on the surface, the folks to the far Northwest of Chicago do seem hopelessly locked in a bitter fight that's making Florida look good in comparison. Florida compares better. It's not even close to the graft, corruption, greed, nepotism, bloodshed and downright silly haircuts - that infest all Illinois politics, not just one highly sought after Senate chair. They've got that too... but for the money, Illinois has got so much more. Thanks for writing. Don't send any more pictures.