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Franken Reportedly Will Not Resign
Townhall.com ^ | November 20, 2017 | Leah Barkoukis

Posted on 11/20/2017 8:06:04 AM PST by Kaslin

Despite calls from his Republican and Democratic colleagues alike to step down after allegations of sexual misconduct, Sen. Al Franken is reportedly refusing to go anywhere.

When his hometown paper The Star Tribune asked over the weekend whether he planned to resign, a spokesperson for the Minnesota Democrat said, “no.”

“He is spending time with his family in Washington, D.C., and will be through the Thanksgiving holiday,” the staffer told the paper by text, “and he’s doing a lot of reflecting.”

Sports broadcaster Leeann Tweeden accused Franken of forcibly kissing and groping her without her consent. She even tweeted a photo of the groping incident from a 2006 USO tour in Afghanistan. The then-comedian appeared grabbing her breasts over her flak vest while she was sleeping on a military aircraft.

I’ve decided it’s time to tell my story. #MeToohttps://t.co/TqTgfvzkZg— Leeann Tweeden (@LeeannTweeden) November 16, 2017

She also said while they were practicing a sketch he kissed her despite her protesting.

Franken himself and his Senate colleagues have recommended a Senate Ethics Committee investigation of his behavior.

“I understand why we need to listen to and believe women’s experiences,” Franken said in a statement. “I am asking that an ethics investigation be undertaken, and I will gladly cooperate.”

Appearing on “Fox News Sunday,” Republican Sen. Tim Scott agreed an ethics investigation should begin.  

“We certainly should start the process,” Scott said. “This is absolutely the right starting point. All sexual harassment is inexcusable. And everyone should be punished at the same level.”

 


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News; US: Minnesota
KEYWORDS: 115th; alfranken; corruptdems; franken; frankensexscandal; minnesota; resignation
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To: Ted Grant
He won’t resign. And he shouldn’t resign.

That I agree with. I also agree that Roy Moore should be seated when he wins the election in Alabama.

61 posted on 11/20/2017 9:10:59 AM PST by SamAdams76
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To: SamAdams76

Of course.


62 posted on 11/20/2017 9:15:38 AM PST by Ted Grant
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To: Ted Grant

I agree. At the same time the Senate RINOs should not demand that Roy Moore should withdraw from the Alabama senate election.


63 posted on 11/20/2017 9:21:35 AM PST by Kaslin (Quid est Veritas?: What Is Truth?)
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To: henkster

Good. The next 10,000 cuts should serve to make the liberals suffer much more than him resigning. Where can I contribute to the rubbing salt?


64 posted on 11/20/2017 9:22:38 AM PST by blackdog
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To: Kaslin

I want him serving in the U.S. Senate—with Senator Moore!


65 posted on 11/20/2017 9:25:16 AM PST by cgbg (Hidden behind the social justice warrior mask is corruption and sexual deviance.)
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To: robroys woman

Not just ten years ago, but ongoing and continuing instances now appear to be popping up.

The widely publicized picture of Al Gropen, er, Franken, is not the only example of his indiscretions, and there is NO verifiable demonstration of regret or remorse. Sure, there may a few uncomfortable moments before the Ethics Committee, but aside from maybe stern looks from the members, there shall be no lasting consequences.


66 posted on 11/20/2017 9:28:41 AM PST by alloysteel (The rhetorical question, "How stupid can you be?" is just considered to be a challenge by some.)
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To: blu

Remember the so-called ethics truce was informally in force on the Hill for years?

Congressional ethics is an oxymoron.


67 posted on 11/20/2017 9:30:59 AM PST by mewzilla (Was Obama surveilling John Roberts? Might explain a lot.)
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To: Kaslin; Mark17

You had better hope he doesn’t resign.


68 posted on 11/20/2017 9:31:40 AM PST by Jim Noble (Single payer is coming. Which kind do you like)
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To: alloysteel

He’ll probably not run for re-election.


69 posted on 11/20/2017 9:33:50 AM PST by robroys woman (So you're not confused, I'm male.)
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To: Kaslin

No one I know expected anything different from Democrat/global communist party.

The War on Women is a reality in the Democrat Party only!

We can move forward unimpeded with the people’s agenda, with the Trump agenda and strengthened against future commie SMEARS!


70 posted on 11/20/2017 9:38:05 AM PST by Lopeover ( The 2016 Election is about allegiance to the United States!)
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To: Magnum44

Can’t argue with that!!


71 posted on 11/20/2017 9:39:34 AM PST by pfflier
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To: Mark17

His continued presence in the Senate hurts Democratic candidates and helps Republican candidates.


72 posted on 11/20/2017 9:42:52 AM PST by Architect of Avalon
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To: Kaslin

nd nobody will speak out in a no nonsense voice to say he should - which actually helps Judge Moore in the fiasco they started - ironic...


73 posted on 11/20/2017 9:44:37 AM PST by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: Kaslin

Interesting to see how quickly the ground goes soft under this mutt


74 posted on 11/20/2017 9:46:20 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: Mark17

Exactly!


75 posted on 11/20/2017 9:48:15 AM PST by nobamanomore
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To: Mark17

Will Franken be on the Senate Ethics committee who will review future Alabama Senator Moore’s alleged moral turpitude?


76 posted on 11/20/2017 9:58:11 AM PST by PROCON (Blaming natural weather on climate change as a rationale for redistribution of wealth is theft)
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To: PROCON

I’m glad Franken is not resigning. The alternative could very well be Sen. Keith Ellison, and we definitely do not want that.

Franken’s reputation is damaged, and some parts of Minnesota are conservative. So, a strong GOP candidate in 2020 could deny this creep a third term.


77 posted on 11/20/2017 10:02:23 AM PST by Nothingburger
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To: Kaslin

He fought too hard stealing that seat to just step down.


78 posted on 11/20/2017 10:05:37 AM 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

Dems can’t afford to let him resign. Minn almost went to Trump this past election cycle. They’d have to hold a special election. Another Senate seat would be up for grabs and they can’t afford to defend it.

At least we can point out their hypocrisy.


79 posted on 11/20/2017 10:08:19 AM PST by edh (I need a better tagline)
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To: mewzilla

Other oxymorons:

Legal ethics

Ethics attorneys

Ethical government

Ethical universities

Just the way it is these days...


80 posted on 11/20/2017 10:10:52 AM PST by cgbg (Hidden behind the social justice warrior mask is corruption and sexual deviance.)
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