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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIn my perfect world, tomorrow Al Franken says
I am resigning from the Senate effective the day after Donald Trump resigns from the presidency.
Jarqui
(10,131 posts)still_one
(92,479 posts)Sunsky
(1,737 posts)questionseverything
(9,665 posts)Mr.Bill
(24,344 posts)it's not a witch hunt.
GoCubsGo
(32,098 posts)Also when Clarence Thomas resigns from the Supreme Court.
Kirk Lover
(3,608 posts)"I have agreed to be subject to and cooperate with an ethics investigation. If, after hearing any witnesses the panel wishes to call and my testimony, the panel asks me to resign, I will agree to resign. But I think I deserve--as well as the people who voted for me--a hearing in which I can defend any claims against me."
Kirk Lover
(3,608 posts)woman that *could* come forward then yeah I'd resign. I mean he hasn't exactly said "yeah I'm a public photo groper" nor has he flatly denied it. He has not denied it.
LisaL
(44,974 posts)that waist for a photo op. She considers that groping. So I really don't understand what you expect him to say? That he never hugged anyone for a photo op?
cwydro
(51,308 posts)I kept reading that wondering what I was missing...
msongs
(67,465 posts)peggysue2
(10,844 posts)I'd like to hear the man say, the same thing I suggested in my email to his office. Senator Franken invited the ethics' inquiry and I think he deserves a public hearing. If he were to slink off under duress then not only will people assume the worst but a clear signal will be given to the right-wing's dirty tricks' department: Accusation = Resignation.
What a cheap, easy and effective way to dispose of strong Democratic voices and/or 2018 candidates.
If you have nothing to hide, Senator Franken, stand your ground and defend yourself.
LisaL
(44,974 posts)Accusations are based on photos which don't show any groping. But that's not considered a proof of not groping. So what do you think he could possibly have as proof?
Nevernose
(13,081 posts)If he does nothing but slink off, this will happen again and again.
ananda
(28,888 posts)If Trump and Moore supporters don't have to resign first,
this country is officially lost.
Snotcicles
(9,089 posts)NBachers
(17,155 posts)oasis
(49,433 posts)Kimchijeon
(1,606 posts)PatrickforO
(14,600 posts)Franken should not resign period. Not unless the investigation proves he's a horrible groper.
This is the biggest bunch of bullshit I've seen from our party in some time. I'm hurting because of it. I'm also VERY, VERY disappointed.
Achilleaze
(15,543 posts)Perseus
(4,341 posts)This is good...just add Roy Moore to the package
YOHABLO
(7,358 posts)catchnrelease
(1,946 posts)Insist on the ethics investigation and make these accusers go public. Since there was apparently no true sexual assault, they should not fear coming forward and testifying.
I sent an email to his office saying that he should not resign. The Democrats that are pushing him out should be ashamed of themselves.
Hoyt
(54,770 posts)Kajun Gal
(1,907 posts)I got the answering machine, it's after hours, but I said almost those exact words. Everyone should call him and get him to hang in. Tell him to not quit! Fight! I did!
1-202-2245641 is his direct office #.
And I'm not even from his state! But this BS has to stop. They are playing a number on him.
The Wielding Truth
(11,415 posts)Pachamama
(16,887 posts)A girl can dream - how I hope that will be
Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)Love it!