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Stuart Smalley Says Goodbye: Al Franken Is No Longer A U.S. Senator
Townhall.com ^ | January 2, 2017 | Matt Vespa

Posted on 01/02/2018 3:24:23 PM PST by Kaslin

Well, after giving one of the most non-introspective speeches on the Senate floor regarding his sexual harassment allegations, Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) is now a private citizen. The Minnesota Democrat was hit with sexual misconduct allegations around the Thanksgiving holiday last year. He’s been accused of groping multiple women, forcibly kissing one as well. As of today, Stuart Smalley has left the building. Here’s his formal resignation letter:

Here's Franken's letter of resignation, which took effect at noon CST. #mnsen pic.twitter.com/UpofdVrtiN— Kyle Potter (@kpottermn) January 2, 2018

The Franken allegations arose just as the Alabama special election was winding down. In that race, the Republican Senate candidate, Roy Moore, was hit with serious allegations from multiple women, who claimed the former judge sexually molested and assaulted them when they were teenagers. It proved too much for more than a few Alabama GOP voters. The turnout issue in some key GOP counties was evident. In the end, Doug Jones won, making him the first Democrat to represent the state in the U.S. Senate in nearly a quarter century. Still, prior to Election Day, the Democrats had trouble attacking the GOP since Franken and now-former Rep. John Conyers (D-MI) had troubles of their own. Conyers settled a 2015 sexual harassment claim to the tune of $27,000 in taxpayer money. More than a few feminists started to question the indefatigable defense of Bill Clinton in the 1990s, despite his credible rape allegations. The reason: he was a liberal Democrat. That appears to have been a lifeboat for many Democrats who had behaved badly. Franken surely was banking on that sentiment. It didn’t work. Once Conyers left, Democrats turned on Franken. The situation was untenable. The Left needed to attack Moore and they couldn’t do it with Conyers and Franken in the wings. The flank was vulnerable.  

That’s when Franken decided to leave, albeit while not being apologetic and even calling some of his accusers liars.      

I’m sure many Democrats feel Franken probably should stay. This was a purely political move. For a bit, the public pressure from the hypocrisy on the Left on this issue twisted the Democrats in a pretzel. In California, the sexual harassment issue has thrown the state Democratic Party into turmoil. More uncomfortable days are ahead for both parties. For now, Minnesota has one less Democrat, with former congresswoman and culture warrior Michele Bachmann possibly eyeing a chance to take the seat.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News; US: Minnesota
KEYWORDS: abortion; alfranken; markdayton; michelebachmann; minnesota; plannedparenthood; pos; saturdaynightlive; saturdaynightvile; sexualharassment; sexualmisconduct; tinasmith
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1 posted on 01/02/2018 3:24:23 PM PST by Kaslin
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To: Kaslin
I give him credit for one specific thing.

Standing Smalley!

2 posted on 01/02/2018 3:26:29 PM PST by DoughtyOne (McConnell, Ryan, and the whole GOPe are dead to me. Are Alabamans tired of winning?)
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To: Kaslin

The man stole his seat and passed Obamacare on a stolen vote.

Eff him


3 posted on 01/02/2018 3:27:02 PM PST by a fool in paradise (Did Barack Obama denounce Communism and dictatorships when he visited Cuba as a puppet of the State?)
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To: Kaslin

4 posted on 01/02/2018 3:27:28 PM PST by EEGator
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5 posted on 01/02/2018 3:27:28 PM PST by KavMan
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To: a fool in paradise

BTTT


6 posted on 01/02/2018 3:28:31 PM PST by Kaslin (Quid est Veritas?: What Is Truth?)
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To: Kaslin

Kathy Griffin keeps calling him, texting him, emailing him.

“Hey, Old Pal! Howsabout you joining ME in New Zealand on my
‘highly successful’ Comedy Show? It will be a **-ng Blast!! Call Me!!!”


7 posted on 01/02/2018 3:28:45 PM PST by lee martell
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To: Kaslin

Unfortunately his replacement is some former Planned Parenthood Executive femnazi broad, so just replacing one leftist rubber stamp with another....


8 posted on 01/02/2018 3:29:07 PM PST by apillar
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To: Kaslin

I honestly thought he’d renege.


9 posted on 01/02/2018 3:30:25 PM PST by BraveMan
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To: Kaslin
buh-bye


10 posted on 01/02/2018 3:31:54 PM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a Simple Manner for a Happy Life :o)
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To: Liberty Valance

That’s hilarious and creepy at the same time! LOL - might have to use that some time.


11 posted on 01/02/2018 3:33:30 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: Kaslin

With proper, 24-hour-a-day support, Al Franklin could possibly become an almost adequate lawn ornament.


12 posted on 01/02/2018 3:35:12 PM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: BraveMan

I was leaning that direction myself.


13 posted on 01/02/2018 3:35:17 PM PST by DoughtyOne (McConnell, Ryan, and the whole GOPe are dead to me. Are Alabamans tired of winning?)
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To: Kaslin

Ever since the attack at Benghazi, we’ve had a lot of politicians retiring.

It’s almost like they were given an ultimatum.


14 posted on 01/02/2018 3:39:23 PM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: KC_Lion; Pelham

“Al Franken Is No Longer A U.S. Senator”

Okay, I’m opening a bottle of champagne tonight!


15 posted on 01/02/2018 3:41:06 PM PST by MeganC (There is nothing feminine about feminism.)
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To: blueunicorn6

So does this mean he goes back to being called by his Hollywood name, Baggage Handler #2?


16 posted on 01/02/2018 3:41:13 PM PST by shelterguy
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To: blueunicorn6

Yeah, well this guy waited to this day to collect more money, I’m sure of it.

But either way.. he’s gone. I hope Joe Lieberman was there to kick him on his way out.


17 posted on 01/02/2018 3:41:20 PM PST by Celerity
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To: Kaslin

Maybe he can get his job back at SNL.


18 posted on 01/02/2018 3:44:32 PM PST by Repeal 16-17 (Let me know when the Shooting starts.)
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To: Kaslin

Old “fish lips” is finally leaving? He’s another post turtle that had no business in our government. He stoled an election and used the position to enact communist legislation that harmed our country in a great way. Glad the rabbit-eared diaper baby is finally gone. Too bad it isn’t to GITMO as an enemy combatant.


19 posted on 01/02/2018 3:44:59 PM PST by lgjhn23 (It's easy to be liberal when you're dumber than a box of rocks.)
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To: Kaslin

Smart man, now qualifies for lifetime ‘retirement’ pay from the US Senate since he made it to the next calendar year. No liberal will ever pass up free money for life, especially if it comes from the taxpayers.


20 posted on 01/02/2018 3:46:19 PM PST by kingu (Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
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