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In reply to the discussion: Franken urged to reverse his resignation [View all]GatoGordo
(2,412 posts)151. He announced Jan 2.
Tina Smith will be sworn in the next day.
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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
Not in my mind. She is part of the problem and certainly not the solution.
democratisphere
Dec 2017
#25
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
what happened to franken was a hit job...kg provided the distraction
questionseverything
Dec 2017
#83
You are right about the USO and the raunchy humor BUT that rauchy humor and the way it degrades
karynnj
Dec 2017
#107
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
I don't understand why you think winning is not a good idea. We need him. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2017
#39
I doubt it -- if the woman placed in that job is seen as doing a good competent job
karynnj
Dec 2017
#61
If you actually read karynnj's post: she DID NOT write that. Your quote is FALSE.
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2017
#78
Could be. Your post is thoughtful, makes good points & has good ideas. Worth a read. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2017
#71
This poll from April 2017 showed that they had approval ratings only 4 percentage points apart.
spooky3
Dec 2017
#144
Yes, which is why he should re-offer for 2018 or announce now for 2020.
Bernardo de La Paz
Dec 2017
#28
There some very "brave" anonymous Senators that want Franken to reconsider, but wouldn't want
LisaL
Dec 2017
#36
So...Manchin is not "reversing" himself. He was against it then & now. ??? nt
Honeycombe8
Dec 2017
#46
Frankens railroading is going to have repercussions extending out for a long time.
mn9driver
Dec 2017
#48
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
Finally ONE Dem Senators has the nerve to say it out loud; Al was railroaded
stuffmatters
Dec 2017
#118
From Daily KOS: Al Franken Urged To Reverse His Resignation And Go Through With Ethics Investigation
Rhiannon12866
Dec 2017
#141