There is only one argument in support of Franken

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61. your position would be correct if the situations were equivalent, but they are not

I think, therefore, there is another good argument in support of Franken: that the situations are not at all equivalent.

There are differences in the processes for addressing each situation. Franken is a sitting senator who has requested an ethics investigation into his behavior. It is perfectly appropriate for him to continue with that process. If he chooses not to resign, that process will play out accordingly. Moore has not yet been elected. It is perfectly appropriate for people to suggest that voters should take these allegations seriously and consider them in making their decision. Since he's chosen not to step aside, that process will play out accordingly.

There are differences in the severity of the charges. Franken is accused of a pattern of boorish behavior, including some allegations which would potentially rise to the level of sexual assault. Moore is accused of a pattern of predatory behavior, including allegations of sexual assault and sexual assault of a minor. Suggesting that the behavior Moore is accused of is more severe than the behavior that Franken is accused of does not excuse Franken's behavior and is not hypocritical.

There are differences in how the two men have responded.

There are differences in the quality of evidence against the two men.

I see no reason they should be treated as equivalent.