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11. Twisting the knife

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Sat Dec 9, 2017, 08:34 AM

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Why did senators who asked Franken to resign hug him afterwards? [View all] Joe941 Dec 2017 OP

Symbolic kiss (hug) of political "death". democratisphere Dec 2017 #1

A political death none have immunity to. Hortensis Dec 2017 #14

Yes, it's very clear. LisaL Dec 2017 #16

We each answer that for ourselves, of course. Hortensis Dec 2017 #32

Exactly. I enthusiastically voted for Franken. mn9driver Dec 2017 #45

I hear you Lotusflower70 Dec 2017 #77

You're not alone. tazkcmo Dec 2017 #78

The Republican Party marybourg Dec 2017 #79

Thank the Democratic Party. tazkcmo Dec 2017 #82

The first time Franken was elected suegeo Dec 2017 #90

BTW I'm not endorsing the story's premise that he made himself a victim. Joe941 Dec 2017 #2

Like the kiss from Pacino to Fredo in the GODFATHER 😠 bagelsforbreakfast Dec 2017 #3

DC runs on bullshit. BannonsLiver Dec 2017 #4

Sure does. Demand he resign for groping then go give him a hug. LisaL Dec 2017 #9

Hugging someone accused of groping that they just demanded resign for that groping? LisaL Dec 2017 #5

Al is a... Mike Nelson Dec 2017 #6

Per that masterpiece of an article, they hugged him. LisaL Dec 2017 #7

He took one for the team janterry Dec 2017 #8

Resigning in the COMING WEEKS ...2 or 152 weeks? The earliest I would guess... 4139 Dec 2017 #10

Adding on to he wants to fight.... remember rope-a-dope? 4139 Dec 2017 #12

He'll stay at least until the gov. appoints his replacement DesertRat Dec 2017 #76

Twisting the knife IADEMO2004 Dec 2017 #11

That is Onion-like in how horrifying it is. spooky3 Dec 2017 #13

Franken left to bolster election chances not because he is bad Cicada Dec 2017 #15

His seat could end up in Republican hands. LisaL Dec 2017 #17

Brither Tweeden and Ms. Christianity (not a bible between them would like that) Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #19

Your answer does not address the question which was asked Cicada Dec 2017 #29

They won't have a replacement for Conyers...this is a put up job and it is open season on Democrats. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #22

Franken leaving did zero good. DEMANDING an immediate investigation would have done more. groundloop Dec 2017 #27

He did demand an investigation. LisaL Dec 2017 #28

Jeff Flake thinks it can be better to lose a senate seat than tarnish the party image Cicada Dec 2017 #34

Dems protecting women, Repub hurting them? LisaL Dec 2017 #35

Both, or do you like Black Lives Matter movement means blacks aren't equal? mythology Dec 2017 #41

Of course they need to be protected Cicada Dec 2017 #65

Your question is actually irrelevant Cicada Dec 2017 #67

Explain to me why Trump got elected and got a majority of white women to vote for him? LisaL Dec 2017 #69

62% of white men voted for Hillary, only 53% of white women Cicada Dec 2017 #70

Trump still got majority of white women to vote for him. LisaL Dec 2017 #71

47% voted against him Cicada Dec 2017 #74

You are correct highmindedhavi Dec 2017 #86

Nonsense RobinA Dec 2017 #94

The high-minded idealism you express is laudable. And catastrophically naive, in my opinion. better Dec 2017 #63

This. Just this. tavalon Dec 2017 #92

I Think You Forgot RobinA Dec 2017 #93

Cool story tazkcmo Dec 2017 #80

I am so angry...I don't care. He should have turned his back and walked away. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #18

I am too and it seems that this has deminished anything Trump does.... I just don't care as much. JimBeard Dec 2017 #30

Especially since he is in theory going to grope them treestar Dec 2017 #20

Tell them to keep their hands to themselves. LisaL Dec 2017 #24

It was a strategic move that i'm not comfortable with jimlup Dec 2017 #21

Not 'may' backfired but will backfire...they won't appoint a replacement for Conyers...nine months Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #25

Will these "high road" lynch mobbers complain about the citizens of Conyer's district ollie10 Dec 2017 #39

Of course not...they play right into the GOP's hands and then act all self righteous Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #50

Of course it was a political calculation. LisaL Dec 2017 #26

High moral ground? Katinfl Dec 2017 #49

Already has backfired. Duppers Dec 2017 #36

To Thank Him for the Lack Of Competition from him during the 2020 Primary JI7 Dec 2017 #23

The GOP wanted the votes...thus Franken had to go...to get their death agenda through... Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #47

They're all dead to me, so fuck it. ananda Dec 2017 #31

I thought it was as his staff,,,,nt Ninga Dec 2017 #33

Like the parent who tries to hug their kid after spanking them to Chasstev365 Dec 2017 #37

Back Stabbers ollie10 Dec 2017 #38

I wish he'd say every single one of them groped his ass during the hug. nt Captain Stern Dec 2017 #40

Or his waist. LisaL Dec 2017 #43

I wish he had spat on every one of them, except it would be a shame to waste the saliva Glorfindel Dec 2017 #44

It was love dalton99a Dec 2017 #42

Probably setting him up for more accusations. TheCowsCameHome Dec 2017 #46

Ohhh...they knew the charges where BS.... mentalslavery Dec 2017 #48

So typical for immoral liberals to put their arms around a sexual predator! IronLionZion Dec 2017 #51

Because they are giant, flaming hypocrites Bettie Dec 2017 #52

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2017 #53

No, they supposedly believed the accusations that he was a groper. Then they hugged him. LisaL Dec 2017 #54

And he does all his groping in public treestar Dec 2017 #59

Exactly. LisaL Dec 2017 #62

I can't believe it took 53 replies before someone said this. Bleacher Creature Dec 2017 #55

I hope the rest of them can live up to that high bar, or there won't be many of them left. LisaL Dec 2017 #58

Because most of us do not agree about his failing to live up to that "high bar." spooky3 Dec 2017 #66

This is pure political show and Gillibrand, Harris and Sanders just fucked up bigly! lark Dec 2017 #56

Wait until they turn on each other. Blaukraut Dec 2017 #60

Disgusting selfish behavior! lark Dec 2017 #64

They wanted to retrieve the knives they stuck in his back. For next time. n/t rzemanfl Dec 2017 #57

It reminds me of when the contestants on The Bachelor or Big Brother Pachamama Dec 2017 #61

I've always thought the same. Joe941 Dec 2017 #75

Because they like Al, they wish this hadn't happened, and they are sorry he has to go. Voltaire2 Dec 2017 #68

They wanted their knives back. Thor_MN Dec 2017 #72

Sounds about right. LisaL Dec 2017 #73

Brutus hugged Julius Caesar. eom guillaumeb Dec 2017 #81

Because . . . peggysue2 Dec 2017 #83

Life isn't fair. LisaL Dec 2017 #85

They are two faced cowards doc03 Dec 2017 #84

If it had been me, I would have stood tall with... 3catwoman3 Dec 2017 #87

Many liked him and considered him a friend, but felt they had to join the lemmings anyway Amaryllis Dec 2017 #88

I've read ISIS hugged gays before shoving them off a roof to their death. left-of-center2012 Dec 2017 #89

GUILT! RealityChik Dec 2017 #91

I came in here looking for a punchline. milestogo Dec 2017 #95