Judge clears way for Murkowski Alaska Senate win

Started by emirate, Dec 29, 2010, 07:01 PM

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit by conservative Tea Party favorite Joe Miller that challenged his loss in Alaska's election for a Senate seat, clearing the way for state officials to certify Lisa Murkowski's historic write-in victory.

Judge clears way for Murkowski Alaska Senate win