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In my perfect world, tomorrow Al Franken says (Original Post) Mr.Bill Dec 2017 OP
"... the day after the pussy grabber resigns from the presidency." Jarqui Dec 2017 #1
That is so valid still_one Dec 2017 #2
YES! nt. tomp Dec 2017 #3
Mine too nt Sunsky Dec 2017 #4
nope..this witch hunt needs to stop questionseverything Dec 2017 #5
In the case of Donald Trump, Mr.Bill Dec 2017 #7
And, when Blake Farenholdt resigns from the House. GoCubsGo Dec 2017 #6
Actually I'd like to hear him say I have proof that I am innocent of these claims. Kirk Lover Dec 2017 #8
How about maui902 Dec 2017 #10
If I was innocent this is what I would do. If I was guilty and knew that there are many more Kirk Lover Dec 2017 #11
The latest accusation is a woman claiming he put his arm around her waist and squeezed LisaL Dec 2017 #15
I know, I dont get this waist squeezing thing. cwydro Dec 2017 #28
oddly enuff he has agreed to that but kirsten, mitch, and donald don't wnat that nt msongs Dec 2017 #12
This is exactly what . . . peggysue2 Dec 2017 #22
What proof could he possibly have? LisaL Dec 2017 #14
Or at least some serious libel suits Nevernose Dec 2017 #9
I just tweeted him this message. ananda Dec 2017 #13
"I would like to reintroduce my colleagues in the Senate to a word. That word is alleged" nt Snotcicles Dec 2017 #16
Yeah- then go run for your seat next election and win it back in a stupendous landslide! NBachers Dec 2017 #17
He needs to call out fair weather Dems who threw him under bus. oasis Dec 2017 #18
That would be GREAT Kimchijeon Dec 2017 #19
Indeed. PatrickforO Dec 2017 #20
K & R Achilleaze Dec 2017 #21
Please send that to Franken Perseus Dec 2017 #23
I'm a little confused who is saying what. YOHABLO Dec 2017 #24
He should wait catchnrelease Dec 2017 #25
.. roamer65 Dec 2017 #26
Thatll work. Hoyt Dec 2017 #27
I called Al Franken and said that. Kajun Gal Dec 2017 #29
YES!!!! The Wielding Truth Dec 2017 #30
That would be perfect Pachamama Dec 2017 #31
Boom! Heartstrings Dec 2017 #32

GoCubsGo

(32,097 posts)
6. And, when Blake Farenholdt resigns from the House.
Wed Dec 6, 2017, 08:05 PM
Dec 2017

Also when Clarence Thomas resigns from the Supreme Court.

maui902

(108 posts)
10. How about
Wed Dec 6, 2017, 08:11 PM
Dec 2017

"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)
11. If I was innocent this is what I would do. If I was guilty and knew that there are many more
Wed Dec 6, 2017, 08:15 PM
Dec 2017

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)
15. The latest accusation is a woman claiming he put his arm around her waist and squeezed
Wed Dec 6, 2017, 08:50 PM
Dec 2017

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)
28. I know, I dont get this waist squeezing thing.
Wed Dec 6, 2017, 10:12 PM
Dec 2017

I kept reading that wondering what I was missing...

peggysue2

(10,844 posts)
22. This is exactly what . . .
Wed Dec 6, 2017, 09:28 PM
Dec 2017

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)
14. What proof could he possibly have?
Wed Dec 6, 2017, 08:46 PM
Dec 2017

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)
9. Or at least some serious libel suits
Wed Dec 6, 2017, 08:11 PM
Dec 2017

If he does nothing but slink off, this will happen again and again.

ananda

(28,885 posts)
13. I just tweeted him this message.
Wed Dec 6, 2017, 08:44 PM
Dec 2017

If Trump and Moore supporters don't have to resign first,
this country is officially lost.

PatrickforO

(14,595 posts)
20. Indeed.
Wed Dec 6, 2017, 09:11 PM
Dec 2017

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.

catchnrelease

(1,946 posts)
25. He should wait
Wed Dec 6, 2017, 09:53 PM
Dec 2017

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.

 

Kajun Gal

(1,907 posts)
29. I called Al Franken and said that.
Wed Dec 6, 2017, 10:30 PM
Dec 2017

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.

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