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64. Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii:

Mon Oct 15, 2018, 03:07 PM

Oct 2018

"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," Hirono wrote on Twitter.

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Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois:

“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," Duckworth said in a statement.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts:

"I think he should resign," Warren said in a statement to POLITICO. A spokesperson said Warren had urged him privately to step aside.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island:

“Given what we have learned in recent weeks, I expect Senator Franken to step aside," Whitehouse said in a statement.

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Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut:

"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," said in a statement.

Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey:

"I think it's time for him to step down," Booker told reporters.

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Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island:

“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," Reed said in a statement.

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, an independent who caucuses with the Democratic Party:

“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,” Sanders said in a statement.

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BREAKING: Kamala Harris called on Franken to resign [View all] Renew Deal Oct 2018 OP

ok, I love her jodymarie aimee Oct 2018 #1

It Actually Is a Word DarthDem Oct 2018 #10

Actually, it is. EffieBlack Oct 2018 #24

ok jodymarie aimee Oct 2018 #27

Who didn't call for him to resign after the call rang out? Autumn Oct 2018 #2

I don't know Renew Deal Oct 2018 #4

I've never forgotten. I still prefer her over Gillibrand. Autumn Oct 2018 #11

Thank you. So did Schumer. Sexual assault is Gillibrands signature issue. Many here Funtatlaguy Oct 2018 #8

Here you go DFW Oct 2018 #13

Yes it was a couple of dozen of them who all dog piled on. Autumn Oct 2018 #15

Thirty-three if I got the count right DFW Oct 2018 #20

Same here. Just because she led the charge doesn't mean they had to pile on. Autumn Oct 2018 #26

Manchin 2020! brooklynite Oct 2018 #25

Manchin say's he's open to supporting Trump in 2020. Maybe your wish will come true. Autumn Oct 2018 #32

I won't be supporting Manchin in 2020... brooklynite Oct 2018 #48

Only problem is that's not my exacting standard so don't quit your day job. Autumn Oct 2018 #49

:) I got it. Manchin played the Repub side on this one, Hortensis Oct 2018 #76

Joe Manchin. nt Blue_true Oct 2018 #70

There were 49 Dems in the Senate, I don't think Manchin was the only one Autumn Oct 2018 #71

Shouldn't everyone's question be, why this attack on Harris now? Hortensis Oct 2018 #75

The question should be, why are there attacks on any of our Dems and allies? Autumn Oct 2018 #77

You don't know we're in an enormous battle for Hortensis Oct 2018 #79

That's rude. I posted that our Dems and allies are being attacked. Autumn Oct 2018 #80

I'm sorry but still don't understand. Were you also Hortensis Oct 2018 #82

Yes, I was questioning why the single post about her. She wasn't the only one to join in Autumn Oct 2018 #83

Why is the "BREAKING" ? It's old left-of-center2012 Oct 2018 #3

Because everyone seemed to forget Renew Deal Oct 2018 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author left-of-center2012 Oct 2018 #16

They don't forget melman Oct 2018 #23

Leading Democrats, Bernie Sanders Turns on Al Franken in 'Watershed Moment' in Sexual Harassment Cha Oct 2018 #72

It was not meant to be taken literally n/t DFW Oct 2018 #14

We're going through another cycle of 1) "who should be President" and 2) "we hate Gillibrand" posts brooklynite Oct 2018 #28

It is disappointing but, was she the first to call on him to resign? lovemydogs Oct 2018 #6

Didn't she retract this later? uponit7771 Oct 2018 #7

And, if she runs, she will be questioned about that, probably over and over MoonRiver Oct 2018 #9

Many of them have won primaries and are currently running in elections. WeekiWater Oct 2018 #65

Who are you talking about? MoonRiver Oct 2018 #67

Didn't want him as a possible opponent? elfin Oct 2018 #12

I could be wrong, but that's not the kind of vibe I get from Harris DFW Oct 2018 #18

+1, I think issue with Gilderbrand was she already looked like an opportunist with the NRA stance uponit7771 Oct 2018 #69

I didn't hear her call for his resignation... CincyDem Oct 2018 #17

Here are her words, judge for yourself: DFW Oct 2018 #19

OK - don't disagree with what she's saying there. That's not what was in the video clip. CincyDem Oct 2018 #29

I didn't listen to the video clip. I'm in a train between Brussels and Kln trying to get home DFW Oct 2018 #40

Good luck. CincyDem Oct 2018 #47

Been on the road since 6 AM and it's now 8 PM DFW Oct 2018 #56

IMO WeekiWater Oct 2018 #66

christ, Franken took himself out of office bigtree Oct 2018 #21

This is a troll post. Clearly it isn't breaking news. rogue emissary Oct 2018 #22

Not Breaking News At All.... LovingA2andMI Oct 2018 #92

#facknews ! stonecutter357 Oct 2018 #30

I will vote and support Democrats over Republicans, period. However, the list... Guilded Lilly Oct 2018 #31

And here we go devolving... LanternWaste Oct 2018 #33

We can do better. democratisphere Oct 2018 #34

at this point who cares? We have bigger battles to wage in coming 22 days beachbum bob Oct 2018 #35

this is still a thing? Kurt V. Oct 2018 #36

It's a hit piece. obnoxiousdrunk Oct 2018 #39

A hit piece? Renew Deal Oct 2018 #41

I don't understand this. padah513 Oct 2018 #37

It was Kirsten Gillibrand who was the first Dem senator to call for Al to resign, NOT Kamala Harris mtnsnake Oct 2018 #38

Sounds like leadership to me Renew Deal Oct 2018 #42

Yes, the kind of leadership that leads everyone over a cliff mtnsnake Oct 2018 #46

Hahaha, that's a winner ! OnDoutside Oct 2018 #50

+1 octoberlib Oct 2018 #84

Lol, she fucked up, and it will cost her. Which is great!!! USALiberal Oct 2018 #55

Bullshit! rusty fender Oct 2018 #59

Bullshit? No way. Gillibrand most certainly was the 1st Dem senator to call for Franken to resign mtnsnake Oct 2018 #63

Is this just another attempt to divide Dems? lancelyons Oct 2018 #43

No, the opposite Renew Deal Oct 2018 #44

Yes. Iggo Oct 2018 #62

No doubt about this...it should be removed IMO Ferrets are Cool Oct 2018 #89

Breaking: Scab picking is a nasty habit. Scurrilous Oct 2018 #45

This is how I know when to add somebody to my ignore list Blecht Oct 2018 #51

Agreed Taraman Oct 2018 #54

I have to say that her call for Franken to resign with no investigation, turned me off badly. lark Oct 2018 #52

Breaking: Kirsten Gillibrand was a conservative Blue Dog Democrat vi5 Oct 2018 #53

Breaking: Kamala Harris is black. Iggo Oct 2018 #57

Has what relevance? AncientGeezer Oct 2018 #86

Obvious relevance is obvious. Iggo Oct 2018 #90

Yep... LovingA2andMI Oct 2018 #93

Breaking: Kamala Harris is a woman. Iggo Oct 2018 #58

Has what relevance? AncientGeezer Oct 2018 #87

Obvious relevance is obvious. Iggo Oct 2018 #91

Breaking? EffieBlack Oct 2018 #60

He felt he needed to remind people. Iggo Oct 2018 #61

Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii: WeekiWater Oct 2018 #64

So did Sanders, Brown, Warren and most of the Senate Adenoid_Hynkel Oct 2018 #68

Flame-bait on the half-shell. VOX Oct 2018 #73

She's not the only person available to run. ananda Oct 2018 #74

Snotty Walker approves this message (@ OP) TheRealNorth Oct 2018 #78

fuck putin! stonecutter357 Oct 2018 #81

Yes, we know, always blame women for men's stupid behaviors. all american girl Oct 2018 #85

He was railroaded... still mad about this. Joe941 Oct 2018 #88

I was disappointed when she did that.. She's still my first choice nini Oct 2018 #94