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152. Ah...another 3am wake up...

Thu Dec 21, 2017, 10:00 AM

Dec 2017

As you can see, I'm not very good at practicing what I preach cuz I'm STILL waking up at 3am and unable to get back to sleep over the whole affair. This time I woke from a nightmare about shaming Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell...again, only in person. After waking, I spent an hour rehearsing in my mind what I would say to them if I ever had the chance in real time. Before I knew it, my brain was knotted into a twist and I knew I had to just get up and tell myself to get over it...again

Worst yet, it now feels like there is nothing we can do to persuade Senator Franken to return. That makes me feel sadder yet. I just want to have him be able to clear his good name before he resigns/retires. Who knows? Maybe he'll fill in as MN Lieutenant Governor so he can run for Governor when the time comes! I guess that's the best I can hope for now...

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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