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mr715

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24. He isn't owed due process

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 05:01 PM

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No one is forcing him to run for Governor. He can step aside.

There is no due process in politics. Getting caught, or even the suspicion of getting caught, is just as bad as the actual deed. There is no burden of proof for public vibes.

But to your point, yeah, his career is over. There is the easy way or the hard way.

With regard to Al Franken, his resignation elevated the moral status of the party. He wasn't forced and he could have fought, but he decided to raise the moral bar.

There was nothing much lost in Tina Smith taking over. She is every bit as good as Al Franken is.

Also, with respect to Franken, many of his Senator colleagues probably wanted him out so they could neutralize him as a potential primary opponent. I remember there were some rumors about him running for president prior to his resignation.

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