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Democrat Martha Coakley gives concession speech after being defeated by Republican Scott Brown

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Democrat Martha Coakley delivered her concession speech tonight after losing the Massachusetts special election for Ted Kennedy’s senate seat that just weeks ago she was assumed to have in the bag.

With 94% of precincts reporting, Coakley trailed Republican Scott Brown 52-47.

“I’ve offered him my congratulations and my best wishes on his victory tonight,” Coakley said of her Republican opponent.

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