Gillibrand campaign links low fundraising to Al Franken backlash: memo

[delisen]

40. Bernie, Corey, Harris called for Franken resignation

Also Warren-although she was not as fast as the others. Even Sherrod Brown who had been considering running for president called for him to resign.

Apparently there were 2 staffers or former staffers on in congress who had made verbal complaints who talked to senators. I think their words carried a lot of weight but don't think they ever went public.

I myself was opposed to the calls for resignation because I am a believer in due process. I also think Scumer's strategy was wrong-trying to differentiate from Republicans. I believe it was Schumer who really rounded up the calls for resignation after the first few hours.

The public complaint against Franken just seemed too weak.

I am least resentful of Gillibrand because of all the work she has done on the Armed Services committee - one has to del with lots of nasty testimony regarding sexual abuse of women nd its being covered up or discounted, or perpetrators given promotions and women punished-lots of depressing stuff.

I do not support Biden's candidacy but I spoke against the attacks upon him.