GWEN IFILL: One hundred and twenty-seven days after the people of Minnesota cast their votes for U.S. Senate, the seat remains empty. Republican Norm Coleman and his Democratic opponent, former comedian Al Franken, each insists he is the winner. After a lengthy recount and a seven-week trial, neither side appears ready to yield.
Why is it taking so long? And what does it mean for the Senate? For that, we're joined by Amy Walter, editor-in-chief of the Hotline, National Journal's political daily, and veteran Minnesota political writer Eric Black, who blogs
