ST. PAUL, Minn. – Al Franken ascended Tuesday from the ranks of former "Saturday Night Live" comedians to an even more exclusive club, outlasting wholesale watchesRepublican Norm Coleman in an eight-month recount and courtroom saga to win a seat in the U.S. Senate.

 Franken's victory gives Democrats control of 60 seats in the Senate — the critical number needed to overcome Republican filibusters. When Franken isRolex seated, which could come as early as next week, his party will have a majority not reached on either side of the aisle in some three decades. "When you win an election this close, you know not Omegaone bit of effort went to waste," Franken said.

"The way I see it, I'm not going to Washington to be the 60th Democratic senator, I'm going to Washington to be the second senator from Minnesota." Coleman conceded the election hours after a unanimousBreitling state Supreme Court ruled that Franken — who moved into politics with books poking fun at conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh — should be certified the winner.

In doing so, he pulled the plug on aTag Heuer bitter election that was ultimately decided by 312 votes out of nearly 2.9 million cast. "Franni and I are soCartier
thrilled that we can finally celebrate this victory," Franken told reporters outside his downtown Minneapolis town house, where he was accompanied by his wife.

 He added: "IA Lange & Sohne can't wait to get started." Coleman could have carried his fight Christalinto federal court, but it was unlikely to overturn the state Supreme Court's decision. The prospect created months of intrigue over whether Republican Gov.

Tim Pawlenty would sign an Rivaelection certificate for Franken if Coleman was still pursing appeals, a possibility that became moot withGucci watches Coleman's concession. Pawlenty signed the certificate Tuesday evening. "The Supreme Court has made its decision and 100 G-RectangleI will abide by the results," Coleman said outside his St. Paul home.

Appearing relaxed and upbeat, Coleman said 101 G-Roundhe had congratulated Franken, was at peace with the decision and had no regrets about the fight. "Sure I wanted to win," said Coleman, who declined102 G-Mini to talk about his future and brushed aside a question about whether he would run for governor in 2010. "I thought we had a better case. But the court has spoken."

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