Politico has an article about why the Senate Democrats turned on Franken

[Jimbo101]

I think it's reeking pile of crap - but still worth posting to see their point of view

(I think they're wrong & will come back to haunt them)

Politico

No snips either.

[NRaleighLiberal]

1. **** sigh **** this is going to be something to watch play out, that's for sure.

[flamingdem]

2. That's ridiculous, of course the opportunists came out of the woodwork, stop with the fake feminism

How about using intelligence and examination to decide if these claims are even true.

How about using the ethics committee, the news cycle changes Franken won't be the center in a week

[Egnever]

5. I think Franken being the center for the next week is exactly the point

There are tax bills to pass and actual child molesters to elect don't ya know.

[Egnever]

3. Yup reeeking pile of crap

Especially if true.

"That stance became increasingly untenable as the accusations against Franken piled up. In calls and texts, the female senators eventually came to an unstated agreement, according to another aide familiar with their discussions: The next credible story of misconduct in a credible news outlet would prompt them to call for Franken's resignation."

So an accusation that he squeezed someones waist during a hug was a bridge too far...

If true it is indeed a huge stinking pile.

[LenaBaby61]

6. "The next credible story of misconduct in a credible news outlet would ....

prompt them to call for Franken's resignation."

Okay, where is the credible story of misconduct against him? Anonymous accusation? Where is the investigation he called for? I guess he gets none. Meanwhile, tRumputin and thuglicans are rolling over Dems like all get out. They're in the minority of course, but they are weak and have no message. Well, the big message they do have: GET OUT AL. As for messages to other Dems and to fatso: CRICKETS OR "A BETTER DEAL."

Franken's situation is nothing like Conyer's situation, where the evidence against him was seen/looked at. Plus, I truly believe that Conyers was/is having health issues as well and should have stepped down--along with the sexual misconduct.

Yeah, I'm an Indy as of January 2018.

[still_one]

4. I hope Al Franken tells those asking for him to resign to get bent, and doesn't resign