Senator Al Franken announced his resignation from the U.S. Senate Thursday, December 7 after three weeks of sexual misconduct allegations made against him and growing calls from his Democratic colleagues to step down. Franken’s speech was in parts reflective and defiant. “Over the last few weeks, a number of women have come forward to talk […]
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Sen. Franken pledges to stand his ground on rights for working people
U.S. Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) says he looks forward to working with the White House and the Republican-controlled Congress. But in an MSR phone interview earlier this week, he also warned that his optimism may be overwhelmed by reality. “The new administration doesn’t start until Friday,” noted Franken Monday during a break in his statewide […]