November 26, 2007 8:30 PM

Cooper loses challenge, but …

Continuing coverage of the other Patrick Cooper.

An Alabama judge denied Patrick Cooper's election challenge in Birmingham this afternoon. The judge ruled winner Larry Langford had established residency in the city before the election and could legally serve as mayor.

But in a statement afterward, Cooper didn't rule out another battle. "Many have encouraged me to appeal this ruling to the Alabama Supreme Court, but I have yet to make a decision to do so," he said.

The other Patrick Cooper remained atop Google this evening.

Thoughts?