Mike Barnicle discusses the recent appeals court decision that Democrat Al Franken won the Nov. 5, 2008, Minnesota election for the US Senate and if the Republicans are playing politics at any cost. Hardball with republican strategist Ron Christie and Howard Dean, former DNC Chairperson and Governor of Vermont. (aired: 04/15/09). ... norm coleman al franken senate election minnesota ron christie mark green mike barnicle hardball dawgnpony