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NCTraveler's Journal
NCTraveler's Journal
April 25, 2018

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“Senator Franken should resign. I consider Senator Franken a dear friend and greatly respect his accomplishments, but he has a higher obligation to his constituents and the Senate, and he should step down immediately." Chuck Schumer

"While Senator Franken is entitled to have the Ethics Committee conclude its review, I believe it would be better for our country if he sent a clear message that any kind of mistreatment of women in our society isn’t acceptable by stepping aside to let someone else serve." Kirsten Gillibrand

"Today, I am calling on my colleague Al Franken to step aside. I’ve struggled with this decision because he’s been a good Senator and I consider him a friend. But that cannot excuse his behavior and his mistreatment of women." Mazie Hirono

https://twitter.com/clairecmc/status/938446514514464769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenatorHassan/status/938446821524942848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenKamalaHarris/status/938449124638195713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenatorBaldwin/status/938453788549140480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenBobCasey/status/938454468995231745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenDonnelly/status/938456124919091200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenSherrodBrown/status/938457136530624512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenStabenow/status/938459374732955653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenatorHeitkamp/status/938461455929823235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenMarkey/status/938461268259766272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenBennetCO/status/938463013052481536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenatorCantwell/status/938467721767018497?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenatorDurbin/status/938467872090804230?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

"I just learned of the latest, disturbing allegation against Senator Franken. While the facts from case to case can differ, and while there are sound reasons for weighing evidence in such cases in a deliberate and carefully considered process, Senator Franken’s situation has become untenable. I am concerned that even a prompt Ethics Committee investigation and recommendations will not come soon enough. He has to step aside. I hope as a nation that we are beginning to come to terms with the systemic problem of sexual harassment and assault, but we still have a long way to go" Patrick Leahy

https://twitter.com/MartinHeinrich/status/938473807412637696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenFeinstein/status/938473430298562560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenJeffMerkley/status/938474685859287040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/RonWyden/status/938478303123525638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

https://twitter.com/SenatorCarper/status/938478438645686272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

“I am deeply disappointed by Senator Franken’s behavior. He must step aside. To all those across America who have come forward to share their stories over the past few months: thank you. Your courage and strength in driving this long-overdue national conversation is awe-inspiring. As national leaders, we must hold ourselves to a higher standard — and we must lead by example to ensure every person is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. This isn’t about Democrats or Republicans, it’s about our society. It’s about who we are as a people and the kind of country we want our daughters — and our sons — to grow up in." Tammy Duckworth

https://twitter.com/SenatorTomUdall/status/938485068120707078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

"I think he should resign." Elizabeth Warren

https://twitter.com/SenGaryPeters/status/938502130134126597?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

"The increasing number of women coming forward suggests a pattern of repeated harassment and unacceptable behavior that is impossible to ignore. Senator Franken has denied some of these allegations and has the right to continue to seek a process through the Ethics Committee, but I believe the best course of action for him right now is to step down, as I expect he will do tomorrow." Chris Murphy

"I think it's time for him to step down." Cory Booker

https://twitter.com/SenatorTester/status/938509408631508997?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.politico.com%2Fstory%2F2017%2F12%2F06%2Ffull-list-senators-call-for-al-franken-to-resign-282175&tfw_creator=politico&tfw_site=politico

“I think Senator Franken should resign. The accumulating accusations and acknowledgment that inappropriate behavior took place cannot be countenanced. Sexual harassment must not be tolerated and this is part of a larger national discussion that is long overdue and must lead to fundamental change and lasting progress." Jack Reed

“Sen. Franken has said that he will be making an announcement about his political future tomorrow. The right thing is for him to resign. We are now at a crossroads in American culture. And it is an important one. The way we treat women in our country has been abysmal in almost every way. We are finally addressing the issue of sexual harassment, and we need to get it right. But the conversation we are having now is only the tip of the iceberg. It needs to be an ongoing movement of women and men that includes a national discussion about sexism, sexual harassment, objectification, inequality and abuse of power.” Bernie Sanders

“Sexual harassment is never acceptable. I agree with a majority of the Democratic senators that Sen. Franken should step aside.” Bill Nelson

Joe Manchin was in Frankens corner the whole time. It's good to know some will be funding the shit out of his next campaign.

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