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Al Franken’s Newest Excuse For Groping Allegations: ‘I Hug People’
dailycaller.com ^ | 11/24/17 | Peter Hasson

Posted on 11/24/2017 9:35:02 AM PST by ColdOne

Democratic Minnesota Sen. Al Franken’s latest excuse for the groping allegations against him is that he is a “warm person” who likes to “hug people.”

Four women have now come forward to accuse Franken of groping their butts or breasts. One of the women, Leeann Tweeden, also accused Franken of forcibly kissing her while rehearsing a skit on a USO trip in 2006.

Franken released a Thanksgiving Day statement in which he attempted to downplay the allegations against him, while adding that he respects the “feelings” of his accusers. (RELATED: Al Franken’s Evolving Responses To Sexual Harassment Allegations)

“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. 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,” Franken said.

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TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Minnesota
KEYWORDS: alfranken; congresssexscandals; demsexscandals; minnesota; saturdaynightlive
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1 posted on 11/24/2017 9:35:02 AM PST by ColdOne
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To: ColdOne

I hug people. And by “people” I mean “women” and by “hug” I mean “grab their tits.”


2 posted on 11/24/2017 9:37:17 AM PST by Drew68
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To: Drew68

LOL


3 posted on 11/24/2017 9:41:25 AM PST by ClearCase_guy (Benedict McCain is the worst traitor ever to wear the uniform of the US military.)
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To: ColdOne

New LIB dictionary: hug = molest

LOL. What absolute idiots. This nitwitery needs to stop.


4 posted on 11/24/2017 9:44:32 AM PST by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: ColdOne

America-hating dems are allowed to give excuses. They are not held to the same standard as normal people. After all, they keep abortion legal.

The “me too” crap was started to bring down Republicans. We’re finding out that the guilty people are all democrats.


5 posted on 11/24/2017 9:46:42 AM PST by I want the USA back (Cynicism may just keep you from going insane in a world that has chosen its own demise.)
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To: ColdOne

It will be very interesting when Roy Moore wins. He denies everything and Franken admits everything.


6 posted on 11/24/2017 9:49:10 AM PST by MAKOTHEDOG
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To: ColdOne

He’s still a comedian. Not a great one, but he’s got new material.


7 posted on 11/24/2017 9:49:23 AM PST by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: ColdOne

Not helping yourself, Al.


8 posted on 11/24/2017 9:53:09 AM PST by Slings and Arrows (My music: http://hopalongginsberg.com/ | Facebook: Hopalong Ginsberg)
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To: ColdOne

Actually, he hugs body parts, not seeing the actual people they’re part of. And why should he see people as humans; he’s a liberal.


9 posted on 11/24/2017 9:56:00 AM PST by DPMD
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To: MAKOTHEDOG

I don’t think Franken has admitted everything. He was only sorry that the picture was taken.


10 posted on 11/24/2017 9:58:41 AM PST by Parley Baer
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To: Parley Baer

You might be right but there is proof of his indiscretions. I


11 posted on 11/24/2017 10:01:31 AM PST by MAKOTHEDOG
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To: ColdOne

So we are to believe that the picture of Frankenstein taking advantage of a sleeping woman is actually a hug?

He must think the rest of the world is stupid.


12 posted on 11/24/2017 10:02:42 AM PST by FranklinsTower
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To: MAKOTHEDOG
Moore's accuser is citing a 40 year old crime, by a noted liar, based solely on hearsay.

Franken's accuser has a photo, close up, with both in focus.

There is room to question Moore's guilt. Franken is a dead bang case.

13 posted on 11/24/2017 10:05:09 AM PST by jonascord (First rule of the Dunning-Kruger Club is that you do not know you are in the Dunning-Kruger club.)
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To: ColdOne

“he is a “warm person” who likes to “hug people.”

Certain parts of people . . . so it seems


14 posted on 11/24/2017 10:06:49 AM PST by t4texas (If you can't run with the big dogs . . . STAY ON THE PORCH!)
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To: MAKOTHEDOG

I'm a hugger too!


15 posted on 11/24/2017 10:06:51 AM PST by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: ColdOne

He has muscular atrophy on his right arm.

You know, causes it to slip downward when he’s posing for photos. And peculiarly, when his arm slips his hand closes, gripping whatever it’s touching. An involuntary reflex.

It’s a handicap, but Republicans hate handicapped people so they attribute this physical disadvantage to nefarious motives instead of telling the truth!

Or alternatively it’s another symptom of spending too much time satisfying himself.


16 posted on 11/24/2017 10:12:38 AM PST by zipper (In their heart of hearts, every Democrat is a communist)
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To: ColdOne

“Hug you wrong time,” with apologies to whoever said, “Ruv you wrong time.”


17 posted on 11/24/2017 10:15:44 AM PST by Pearls Before Swine (White is the new Black.)
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To: DPMD

Well, Al could consult with Joe Barton on the protocol for finding consenting squeeze material.


18 posted on 11/24/2017 10:35:27 AM PST by ptsal ( Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. - M. Twain)
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To: ColdOne

Close-Talker


19 posted on 11/24/2017 10:42:34 AM PST by butlerweave
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To: ColdOne

He says, "I hug people (the womanly kind), but then my hands somehow get away from me."

20 posted on 11/24/2017 10:47:54 AM PST by Songcraft
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