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79. I am a supporter of Senator Franken as well...

Mon Dec 18, 2017, 02:49 PM

Dec 2017

No doubt that for a variety of reasons (none of them good in my mind) he lost his rights to due process and that is a crying shame.

I hope his career is not finished. He is thoughtful, compassionate, and wicked smart. Hell, if pussy grabber Trump can get elected, I don’t see any reason why Al should be elected as President.

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Franken urged to reverse his resignation [View all] demmiblue Dec 2017 OP

It will take more than 4 janterry Dec 2017 #1

I support Al Franken James48 Dec 2017 #2

#metoo Alice11111 Dec 2017 #88

You don't think this is just a placating move? Hortensis Dec 2017 #93

I dunno, but it seems too late, unfortunately. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #97

"Complications" is exactly what the railroad crew wanted LiberalLovinLug Dec 2017 #111

Yes. I weep. Deep pain. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #121

You and me both! RealityChik Dec 2017 #134

Yes. I'm trying to pull away too...but it feels like abandonment Alice11111 Dec 2017 #136

Ah...another 3am wake up... RealityChik Dec 2017 #152

I agree. I think he should insists on the investigation, even Alice11111 Dec 2017 #153

Anyone know how can I get Senators' email addresses? nuxvomica Dec 2017 #3

Directories... 2naSalit Dec 2017 #35

Thank you! nuxvomica Dec 2017 #44

Thanks. I just did. disndat Dec 2017 #47

Call one of their regional offices. calimary Dec 2017 #81

Not all senators offer email addresses, only the web forms Rabrrrrrr Dec 2017 #43

Thanks, Rabrrrrrr nuxvomica Dec 2017 #45

There is a FREE web based FAX system that allows you to fax usaf-vet Dec 2017 #77

Find an old email from him. I don't have one anymore...checked Alice11111 Dec 2017 #90

Good for Manchin Adenoid_Hynkel Dec 2017 #4

Washington is weird like that DFW Dec 2017 #5

Opposites attract, for a reason... 4139 Dec 2017 #7

There's this one guy DFW Dec 2017 #15

I remember reading several years ago from luvtheGWN Dec 2017 #38

Yeah, because Democrats RandomAccess Dec 2017 #63

Sheesh! Sounds almost like Roger the Ratfucker! calimary Dec 2017 #101

Roger is Bernie Sanders compared to this guy DFW Dec 2017 #108

OMG - Richard Viguerie? calimary Dec 2017 #137

That's the one n/t DFW Dec 2017 #142

Oh man... he's a stinker from WAY back. calimary Dec 2017 #145

I know, I know!! I was prepared to kick him in his privates the second I met him. DFW Dec 2017 #147

That was exactly my thought Hav Dec 2017 #6

W Va, who would have thunk it? Even some of the Repubs Alice11111 Dec 2017 #92

I was surprised to see this, too. calimary Dec 2017 #99

EXACTLY! And his "schtick" was a nebbish who was awkward around women, half the time...n/t BamaRefugee Dec 2017 #105

Im STILL pissed about this bullshit. Hard to write about it civilly. Damage is done. Guilded Lilly Dec 2017 #8

When Dems I support financially have called lately I have said as much. They may be getting the harun Dec 2017 #50

Ive made my views known well to a handful that I support. Yup. Accountability. Guilded Lilly Dec 2017 #75

Same here. I have been a fundraiser in the past. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #122

Sen. Gillibrand reminds me of a high school Queen Bee. madaboutharry Dec 2017 #9

This is who Gillibrand reminds me of...... Pachamama Dec 2017 #12

Yes, Tracy Flick was annoying, but she won. Merlot Dec 2017 #91

Speaking of Sen. Gillibrand, Trump's attack came at the perfect time. PragmaticLiberal Dec 2017 #22

Not in my mind. She is part of the problem and certainly not the solution. democratisphere Dec 2017 #25

Agree, 100% disndat Dec 2017 #41

I disagree - She has made harrasment on issue for years and it IS an important issue karynnj Dec 2017 #59

Funny, no accusers since he was forced out. IMO repugs racked up a successful hit job aided by... brush Dec 2017 #64

I would agree that accusations were politically motivated, but do not blame Gillibrand karynnj Dec 2017 #65

Ahhhhh...she led the charge. brush Dec 2017 #67

And we CAN blame her PatSeg Dec 2017 #86

This message was self-deleted by its author Alice11111 Dec 2017 #123

The whole deal smacks bigtime. Guilded Lilly Dec 2017 #73

what happened to franken was a hit job...kg provided the distraction questionseverything Dec 2017 #83

Yup...seen any accusations SINCE he was thrown under the bus??? Bengus81 Dec 2017 #110

Big distraction from the Tax & Much-More-Cut that will Alice11111 Dec 2017 #124

Wrong about the image. That is exactly the kind of R B Garr Dec 2017 #100

You are right about the USO and the raunchy humor BUT that rauchy humor and the way it degrades karynnj Dec 2017 #107

I was watching cannabis_flower Dec 2017 #76

2 things Renew Deal Dec 2017 #98

Indeed? calimary Dec 2017 #103

Here is one poll Renew Deal Dec 2017 #109

No where at that link does it specify Minnesota voters. nt scarletwoman Dec 2017 #120

Thanks. I did go look at it. calimary Dec 2017 #143

At the very least he should re-offer in the 2018 special election. I think he'd win. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2017 #10

No. Either he rescinds his resignation and serves through 2020, unless the ethics investigation still_one Dec 2017 #14

That wouldn't be a good idea at all. LisaL Dec 2017 #37

I don't understand why you think winning is not a good idea. We need him. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2017 #39

There is no point of him resigning just so he can run in a special election. LisaL Dec 2017 #40

I doubt it -- if the woman placed in that job is seen as doing a good competent job karynnj Dec 2017 #61

Thanks for planning out the rest of his career for him LakeArenal Dec 2017 #70

If you actually read karynnj's post: she DID NOT write that. Your quote is FALSE. Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2017 #78

I made no speculation on future leadership of the Democratic caucus karynnj Dec 2017 #87

Could be. Your post is thoughtful, makes good points & has good ideas. Worth a read. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2017 #71

Thanks karynnj Dec 2017 #84

Important info, so this woman is a serious contender Alice11111 Dec 2017 #125

This poll from April 2017 showed that they had approval ratings only 4 percentage points apart. spooky3 Dec 2017 #144

The ones who privately have gone to him without using their names dsc Dec 2017 #11

Franklin should go Casprings Dec 2017 #13

When you're calling for somebody to "go," Denzil_DC Dec 2017 #16

"Franklin" should go? trusty elf Dec 2017 #19

The people having the representation they voted for is generally a right lostnfound Dec 2017 #23

Yes, which is why he should re-offer for 2018 or announce now for 2020. Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2017 #28

No BeyondGeography Dec 2017 #24

After all, Ben is on the C-note for that and many reasons. Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2017 #30

Who is Franklin? Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2017 #26

Ben? A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2017 #27

Judge much when facts are not know? pazzyanne Dec 2017 #32

Great post. And welcome to DU!! (eom) StevieM Dec 2017 #80

Strong woman, speaks well. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #129

I support due-process. Group accusations are not due process. harun Dec 2017 #51

Yes. Benjamin Franklin did have many accusers... LakeArenal Dec 2017 #57

lol nini Dec 2017 #117

No. RW hit job and no support from his side. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #127

Zero Tolerance is a Republican platform SovereignsofIndustry Dec 2017 #17

Well Phrased! I concur! So true! Exclamation! druidity33 Dec 2017 #113

He was wrongly accused. RW hit job. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #130

Being named as his appointed successor is meaningless. Pacifist Patriot Dec 2017 #18

I totally agree he should reverse his decision ebbie15644 Dec 2017 #20

i hope he does too. barbtries Dec 2017 #21

Franken is a real leader, we need him in the Senate. marble falls Dec 2017 #29

Franken was Unique disndat Dec 2017 #33

!!! Alice11111 Dec 2017 #128

Here is another relevant quote from the article, ariadne0614 Dec 2017 #31

What you said!!! pazzyanne Dec 2017 #34

+1 dalton99a Dec 2017 #55

The gender based misconduct.... LakeArenal Dec 2017 #58

There some very "brave" anonymous Senators that want Franken to reconsider, but wouldn't want LisaL Dec 2017 #36

I hope he does heaven05 Dec 2017 #42

So...Manchin is not "reversing" himself. He was against it then & now. ??? nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2017 #46

Yes he's always said that Franken shouldn't resign. n/t PoliticAverse Dec 2017 #126

Amazing, a man of courage. Alice11111 Dec 2017 #132

Frankens railroading is going to have repercussions extending out for a long time. mn9driver Dec 2017 #48

I hope he does reverse his resignation! Owl Dec 2017 #49

I really like Al... BlueIdaho Dec 2017 #52

You should be 100% correct... LakeArenal Dec 2017 #60

I am a supporter of Senator Franken as well... BlueIdaho Dec 2017 #79

Now that would really piss of about 5 people on this board!!! ret5hd Dec 2017 #53

Hell yeah! ffr Dec 2017 #54

What happened to Franken was unfair, unnecessary, and stupid. dalton99a Dec 2017 #56

I find it interesting that there have been no... 3catwoman3 Dec 2017 #62

K&R. lunamagica Dec 2017 #66

Al Franken is a great senator and we have very few of his stature now serving, don't resign!!! FreeStateDemocrat Dec 2017 #68

Joe Manchin would be the LAST Senator I would expect help from on this. . . . BigDemVoter Dec 2017 #69

Please please please Al! Kimchijeon Dec 2017 #72

Don't resign, Al! Lifelong Protester Dec 2017 #74

A friend who is a senate staffer told me Sen. Walter Sobchak Dec 2017 #82

Glad to hear it. Demit Dec 2017 #94

Post removed Post removed Dec 2017 #85

For those of you who support Franken eissa Dec 2017 #89

THANKS for the info! Raine Dec 2017 #149

From the article (emphasis added): tblue37 Dec 2017 #95

Well, Leahy is my guy janterry Dec 2017 #102

Good. PatrickforO Dec 2017 #96

Only 4? InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2017 #104

Plse stay Al! zentrum Dec 2017 #106

Well, for once, I wish I were a Senator DFW Dec 2017 #112

The Democratic hierarchy really did not think this move out very well. YOHABLO Dec 2017 #114

Oh yes they did! RealityChik Dec 2017 #119

Yes! Oh please, oh please. Marie Marie Dec 2017 #115

So basically Dem Senators were afraid that hearings McCamy Taylor Dec 2017 #116

...maybe they should have focused on the tax bill... Alice11111 Dec 2017 #133

Finally ONE Dem Senators has the nerve to say it out loud; Al was railroaded stuffmatters Dec 2017 #118

Yeah, " insult to women who suffered..." Well stated Alice11111 Dec 2017 #131

Stay RayStar Dec 2017 #135

Voters took care of Moore, and Franken and Conyers should have been ucrdem Dec 2017 #138

PLEASE let this happen! orangecrush Dec 2017 #139

K&R stonecutter357 Dec 2017 #140

From Daily KOS: Al Franken Urged To Reverse His Resignation And Go Through With Ethics Investigation Rhiannon12866 Dec 2017 #141

Stay put in the Senate, Al WyLoochka Dec 2017 #146

Franken needs to unresign, he was railroaded! nt Raine Dec 2017 #148

So, have we heard of any additional accusations lately? Tatiana Dec 2017 #150

He announced Jan 2. GatoGordo Dec 2017 #151