Posted on 12/13/2017 9:42:58 AM PST by newgeezer
Dec 13 (Reuters) - Minnesota's Democratic Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith was appointed as U.S. senator on Wednesday to replace Al Franken, who resigned after being accused of sexual harassment, the state's governor said at a news conference.
Governor Mark Dayton said that Smith will serve a one-year term in the Senate, concluding in January 2019. Smith, 59, will run in a special election for the seat next year.
Smith became lieutenant governor in January 2015. The Star Tribune said she previously worked as Dayton's chief of staff and held positions at General Mills and Planned Parenthood.
Last week Franken, 66, also a Democrat, announced his resignation from the seat he has held since 2009. The former comedian has denied some of the allegations against him and questioned others. Reuters has not independently verified the accusations against Franken.
Minnesota will soon have two women senators, as Smith will join fellow Democrat Amy Klobuchar, 57, who became the state's first woman senator after winning election a year ago.
The Republican Party's slim majority in the Senate will not be affected by the move to replace Franken.
Democrats will gain a seat to cut Republican's majority in the 100-member Senate to 51 after Tuesday night's victory by Doug Jones over Republican candidate Roy Moore in a special election in Alabama.
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Smalley’s quitting... who knew? When?
I hope Smalley gets into a wrestling match with Smith on the floor of the Senate when she comes to take his seat.
Feinstein and Collins would have the vapors.
So a certified baby killer is now a Senator and an “alleged” child molester who denied the allegations as false, is voted as unfit to be a Senator.
No wonder our country is and has been in such a mess.
Tina made The B#tch laugh. She will be used for nefarious purposes in MN, then will be dispatched when she is no longer needed. Be careful what you wish for, Tina!
I’d sure like to hear how a guy like Franken could piss off his peers! I didn’t think such things were possible among the swamp creatures!
AGREED!
They need to show they are on the little people’s side to win more elections.
Agreed! Been saying that for many years.
In fact, prior to posting in this thread yesterday, I'd updated my tagline to "Amendment XIX was the beginning of the end."
But, rather than cause many of my brethren (and cistern ;) to stumble, I left it as-is.
Some people are just offended by the facts.
Being ruled by women and children sucks. Unfortunately, we’ve earned it.
Franken has not resigned.
How ironic. Al replaced by a woman.
As a city administrator I’m on a variety of government email distribution lists and Franken’s head staffer for the region just sent out an email indicating that her job is ending and provided personal contact info for those wanting to keep in touch with her. I’d say that’s the most definitive evidence that Franken might actually resign. I won’t fully believe it until I see it myself. The Lt. Governor is every bit as kooky lefty as Franken - but NOBODY I know knows her name or much about her so going into the next election cycle a solid conservative will not have to compete directly with name recognition / celebrity.
This is the incestuous nature of corporate America nowadays. General Mills certainly has a left-wing outlook
Nature Valley Granola Bars. Uggh.
That must be the kookiest-ever official portrait of a sitting United States senator.
And how appropriate that the bastard is leaning LEFT.
Al is being aborted.
How’s that feel, Al?
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