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86. Six or eight years is a long time.....

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Mon Aug 6, 2018, 07:31 AM

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Franken on Running Again: 'Won't Rule it Out, Won't Rule it In' [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 2018 OP

Good! He was railroaded... we need his strong voice again. Especially now. NurseJackie Jul 2018 #1

DITTO!!!!!!!!!! BigmanPigman Jul 2018 #26

He resigned, Progressive dog Aug 2018 #63

He made the best choice that would do the least... NurseJackie Aug 2018 #64

I disagree that there was a mob against him Progressive dog Aug 2018 #65

Oh, please! Stop it. NurseJackie Aug 2018 #67

Due process includes pleading guilty Progressive dog Aug 2018 #68

... NurseJackie Aug 2018 #69

I'm still trying to understand why you Progressive dog Aug 2018 #70

Well, it's not about me, is it? The fact will always remain that Franken was denied due process... NurseJackie Aug 2018 #71

Which "state" didn't respect Franken's rights? Progressive dog Aug 2018 #72

The word games and hair-splitting shows how weak your position is. NurseJackie Aug 2018 #73

"Due process" Progressive dog Aug 2018 #87

Due process includes pleading guilty Meowmee Aug 2018 #85

Due pricess is actually defined in US law Progressive dog Aug 2018 #88

I hope he runs. Kingofalldems Jul 2018 #2

This is probably not a popular view. rogue emissary Jul 2018 #3

There were NO charges. n/t Denzil_DC Jul 2018 #4

Exactly. LisaL Jul 2018 #6

okay, an assertion. rogue emissary Jul 2018 #9

Accusations which curiously stopped coming right after he agreed to resign. LisaL Jul 2018 #10

It's a sign he harmed a few people. rogue emissary Jul 2018 #12

I don't believe that he harmed anybody. yardwork Jul 2018 #34

Nothing to be sorry about, we're just sharing our differing opinion's. rogue emissary Jul 2018 #47

I have been around him when there were plenty of attractive young women around DFW Aug 2018 #53

I'm still a fan of his and will support him in the future. rogue emissary Aug 2018 #54

Have you heard any new allegations against Roy Moore lately? mythology Jul 2018 #21

No, not silly Butterflylady Jul 2018 #28

Bingo....we have a winner DownFromTheMountain Aug 2018 #81

The word you may be searching for is "allegation". n/t Denzil_DC Jul 2018 #11

Nope, the word assertion is what I wanted to use. rogue emissary Jul 2018 #13

"Charge" has a strict legal sense; so does "allegation". "Assertion" not so much. n/t Denzil_DC Jul 2018 #14

Dang are we getting into the definition of "is" territory. LOL rogue emissary Jul 2018 #18

No. We're in the territory where you've assumed guilt on the basis of hearsay. n/t Denzil_DC Jul 2018 #20

He acknowledged some of the assertions and the photos I saw with my own eyes. rogue emissary Jul 2018 #24

You sound like you're the one who's intent on parsing. Denzil_DC Jul 2018 #25

No, Franken did not acknowledge any of the assertions. yardwork Jul 2018 #35

There were also two pictures of smiling women Bettie Aug 2018 #60

Don't forget the third photo where the accuser claimed Al groped her waist. LisaL Aug 2018 #74

And then claimed that not even her husband Bettie Aug 2018 #75

IMO, we can't afford to banish those of us MontanaMama Jul 2018 #8

The thing about today's "callout culture"... regnaD kciN Jul 2018 #38

Agreed. MontanaMama Aug 2018 #48

Yes you're right Liberalagogo Jul 2018 #29

Franken's jury will be Minnesota's voters. dubyadiprecession Jul 2018 #39

I hope he runs again. We need him in the Senate. smirkymonkey Jul 2018 #5

Which Democrat should he run against? brooklynite Aug 2018 #66

How about the one who replaced him? dhol82 Aug 2018 #76

Well, I know Franken's campaign people... brooklynite Aug 2018 #79

Would they possibly do a turnaround? dhol82 Aug 2018 #80

Answer: no brooklynite Aug 2018 #82

He should never have been forced out. I hope he runs, wins, and returns to the fight. FreepFryer Jul 2018 #7

I Have A Feeling That We Haven't Seen The Last Of Franken.... global1 Jul 2018 #15

If all they have is that one female comedian, Run again Franken............ Old Vet Jul 2018 #22

Please do! RhodeIslandOne Jul 2018 #16

He was 100% right to resign, as these weren't made-up accusations. He admitted responsibility. Tarc Jul 2018 #17

He was railroaded. No due process. NurseJackie Jul 2018 #31

I have to disagree somewhat Tarc Aug 2018 #49

Due process was DENIED. NurseJackie Aug 2018 #51

Mob with torches and pitchforks??? Trumpocalypse Aug 2018 #58

... NurseJackie Aug 2018 #61

I think we agree that he did what was best Tarc Aug 2018 #59

Well said!!! nt Trumpocalypse Aug 2018 #57

When it happened, I would have disagreed w/ your assesment LanternWaste Aug 2018 #55

I hope he does. It will be the biggest ' Fuck You' to everyone who benefited from shafting him Le Gaucher Jul 2018 #19

I like the way you think Le Gaucher......... Old Vet Jul 2018 #23

Me, too zeusdogmom Jul 2018 #33

Need some donco Jul 2018 #27

He never should have resigned. LS_Editor Jul 2018 #30

I will take thst answer! JDC Jul 2018 #32

I hate it that Franken was railroaded. If he runs again, I'll bet his constituents will PatrickforO Jul 2018 #36

Me, too. It was callous and politically stupid. EffieBlack Jul 2018 #44

In, Al, rule it in. zentrum Jul 2018 #37

The thing is, he can't run for Senate again in Minnesota... regnaD kciN Jul 2018 #40

He should run for Governor Trumpocalypse Aug 2018 #62

Love your thought. dhol82 Aug 2018 #77

RULE IT IN !!! tinrobot Jul 2018 #41

Yay! Mike Nelson Jul 2018 #42

Good. I hope he takes back the seat he was wrongly run out of EffieBlack Jul 2018 #43

Looks like Mrs. Franken has a sense of humor as well! (nt) B Stieg Jul 2018 #45

We forgive you... now run again already. kyburbonkid Jul 2018 #46

Please run, Al. dalton99a Aug 2018 #50

I hope he runs again. even more than that I hope he releases transcripts of the campaign slogan mulsh Aug 2018 #52

He should run for Governor Trumpocalypse Aug 2018 #56

I'd vote for him in a second Matthew28 Aug 2018 #78

The Democratic Primary is this month... brooklynite Aug 2018 #83

He is not saying he is going to run this year. LisaL Aug 2018 #84

Six or eight years is a long time..... brooklynite Aug 2018 #86