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Al Franken says he ‘crossed a line’ while hugging women
NY Post ^ | November 23, 2017 | 7:42pm | David K. Li

Posted on 11/23/2017 10:42:02 PM PST by conservative98

Sen. Al Franken apologized on Thursday amid allegations that the Minnesota Democrat had groped women at campaign events— admitting that he “crossed a line” in some instances when embracing constituents.

The Minnesota Democrat, accused by four women of creepily touching them, issued his most detailed statement yet in explaining how he made such unwanted contact.

“I’ve met tens of thousands of people and taken thousands of photographs, often in crowded and chaotic situations. I’m a warm person; I hug people,” according to Franken.

“I’ve learned from recent stories that in some of those encounters, I crossed a line for some women — and I know that any number is too many. Some women have found my greetings or embraces for a hug or photo inappropriate, and I respect their feelings about that.”

Franken has yet to grant a formal interview to any reporter, since groping allegations were made against him.

“I’ve thought a lot in recent days about how that could happen, and recognize that I need to be much more careful and sensitive in these situations,” according to his statement.

“I feel terribly that I’ve made some women feel badly and for that I am so sorry, and I want to make sure that never happens again. “

The former “Saturday Night Live” funnyman vowed to win back trust of his state, implying he’s not stepping down from the seat he’s held for 2 terms.

“And let me say again to Minnesotans that I’m sorry for putting them through this and I’m committed to regaining their trust,” Franken said.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


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KEYWORDS: alfranken; franken; groping; mcconnell; minnesota; paulryan; perverts; saturdaynightlive; scandals
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To: conservative98

So ran a puff piece, promoted by yahoo. The yahoo comments finally provide some comic relief.


21 posted on 11/24/2017 12:33:28 AM PST by SteveH
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To: conservative98
Easy Morning quiz:

What do you get when you cross Harvey Weinstein with Al Franken?

[drum roll]

You guessed it! A 'Weining' FrankenStein

22 posted on 11/24/2017 12:45:56 AM PST by The Raven
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To: conservative98

Do not understand why he is still a senator. And yet Bill Clinton did not resign either.


23 posted on 11/24/2017 12:57:05 AM PST by seawolf101 (Member LES DEPLORABLES)
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To: conservative98

I don’t support Franken in any way and I especially
reject his politics. However, in terms of career
choices he is similar to Trump and so many other men
and even some women who decide to enter politics
as elected officials after careers in other endeavors.

We are seeing today that the behavior expectations of
politicians is different than other vocations and a
person’s pre political life is fair game and that is
as it should be, I guess. I don’t defend those who
may have had a morally dubious pre political career.
Many others who enter politics later in life were
morally upstanding throughout their lives so good
for them.

On the other hand, and this is the whole point of
this post: consider Bill Clinton. Here is a man who
spent his whole adult life as a politician. He always
knew that standards were higher in his chosen career
but he chose the moral habits of a dog for his
personal code of conduct and he got away with it.

It simultaneously disgusts and fascinates me.


24 posted on 11/24/2017 1:14:28 AM PST by Sivad (NorCal red turf)
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To: conservative98

The Senate needs to expell him.

JoMa


25 posted on 11/24/2017 1:36:00 AM PST by joma89
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To: seawolf101

Both count(ed) on being judged by a jury of their peers.


26 posted on 11/24/2017 1:47:35 AM PST by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS! I)
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To: conservative98

Perv....


27 posted on 11/24/2017 1:52:01 AM PST by Doogle (( USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand....never store a threat you should have eliminated)))
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To: LouieFisk

These men who look like Franken and go around grabbing woman’s breasts and fannies almost always seem to look like the old -”he couldn’t pick up a whore in a Cadillac with a fistful of 100 dollar bill type men.” We used to joke about those types in the 60’s, but; they are not funny when they use a powerful position/job to threaten and coerce.


28 posted on 11/24/2017 2:00:10 AM PST by Lumper20 ( "No NFL punk had a leg wound in combat-get off your knee and leave America,")
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To: jmacusa

He needs 100 pointed high heel kicks to the crotch.


29 posted on 11/24/2017 2:03:19 AM PST by Lumper20 ( "No NFL punk had a leg wound in combat-get off your knee and leave America,")
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To: ransomnote

Ahhhh, yes. The ol’ “warm milk” routine.


30 posted on 11/24/2017 2:22:27 AM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (Screw The NFL!!!!!! My family fought for the flag!)
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To: conservative98

The dems are masters at spinning.


31 posted on 11/24/2017 2:31:55 AM PST by FES0844 (G)
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To: conservative98

It will be interesting to see if Frankenstein gets away with this. Tough to get the toothpaste back in the tube.


32 posted on 11/24/2017 2:33:32 AM PST by Jimmy Valentine (DemocRATS - when they speak, they lie; when they are silent, they are stealing the American Dream)
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To: conservative98

So Franken is sexist too? He only hugs women in this manner?


33 posted on 11/24/2017 2:41:34 AM PST by mad_as_he$$
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To: conservative98

AL Franken is the de facto representation of the Democrat Party.


34 posted on 11/24/2017 3:53:12 AM PST by VRW Conspirator (Enforce the Law. Build the Wall.)
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To: conservative98
Al Franken: "I’m a warm person; I hug people”
Al Franken "Hugs" Leeann Tweedon As She Sleeps


35 posted on 11/24/2017 3:54:03 AM PST by Vlad The Inhaler (United We Stand - Divided We Fall. Remember: Diversity is the opposite of unity.)
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To: conservative98

Grabbing a BUTT is NOT Hugging you disgusting unfunny PIG!


36 posted on 11/24/2017 4:03:50 AM PST by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: conservative98

“I’ve met tens of thousands of people and taken thousands of photographs, often in crowded and chaotic situations. I’m a warm person; I hug people,” according to Franken.
*****************

Maybe he’s confessing to having groped thousands of people.


37 posted on 11/24/2017 4:03:50 AM PST by FrdmLvr (“What Happened you ask?...Ma’am, you got your ass kicked.” Bannon)
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To: EliRoom8

Was the slush fund-hush fund set up for members of the House only or House and Senate?


38 posted on 11/24/2017 4:10:33 AM PST by FrdmLvr (“What Happened you ask?...Ma’am, you got your ass kicked.” Bannon)
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To: Sivad


39 posted on 11/24/2017 4:20:21 AM PST by Vlad The Inhaler (United We Stand - Divided We Fall. Remember: Diversity is the opposite of unity.)
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To: conservative98

“Warm person” Good grief. In reality he is a hybrid between Biden and Alec Baldwin. Everything where it shouldn’t be and a hot headed Thug to the core.


40 posted on 11/24/2017 4:26:34 AM PST by rod1 (CTLY)
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