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We see this as a three-act drama. If, by this time next week, Al or Norm is declared the winner of the recount - that is, at the end of Act II but before Act III - there will be a rush to put that man in the seat immediately. We could imagine a scenario where the Democratically controlled U.S. Senate would be happy to do this if Franken maintains his margin. That would be a slap in the face to Minnesota fairness. State law includes the right of an election contest. Seating either man while that is pending will be seen as a partisan power play that breaks faith with the spirit of the law. A court contest need not be drawn out but it is the candidate's right. Norm and Al can cool their heels until it's over.