In fundraising email, Coleman declares victory — days before vote count is certified

In a fundraising email to supporters today, Sen. Norm Coleman’s campaign again declared victory — even though the vote tally from the Nov. 4 election won’t be certified by the state Canvassing Board until Tuesday night. The email, signed by Coleman spokesman Cullen Sheehan, says, “We won the closest Senate race in Minnesota history, but the race is far from over. Act right now” — that is, give money or volunteer to help in the upcoming recount — “and help us protect that victory.” Read it after the jump.