Wow.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Republican Norm Coleman has won a second term in the U.S. Senate, surviving a stiff challenge from former comedian Al Franken.

Coleman squeaked past Franken by the narrowest of margins: a few hundred votes with nearly 2.9 million cast. The margin appeared certain to trigger an automatic recount.

If the margin holds up, Coleman would be among the fortunate Republicans who survived big gains by Democrats nationwide.

Heads

Two very good headlines in the LA Times.

First-term Illinois senator is elected president

That is a big story, and not one much of the liberal media is focusing on.

Which Barack Obama will govern?

I don't think he'll have much choice. This is a time for leadership, not for liberalism.

Best Headline

Lead changes; Coleman leading Franken

99% reporting, Coleman is leading by a bit more than 2,000 votes, so a recount is likely.