Election of former comedian gives Obama vital Senate majority

A former comedian has been elected to the US senate - almost eight months after polling day.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2009 - 10:03

A former comedian has been elected to the US senate - almost eight months after polling day.

Republican Norm Coleman conceded to Democrat Al Franken in Minnesota's contested Senate race, ending one of the longest election battles in recent US history.

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