Can Franken run again?

[JaneQPublic]

When MN voters elect a new senator in a special election (2018, I believe)?

By doing so, he would be letting state voters decide just as GOPers say those of Alabama should get to decide about Moore.

Also, perhaps by the time of the election, the truth will have come out about any false accusations and Al can somehow redeem himself regarding the real accusations.

[NCTraveler]

1. He wont.

He resigned. It will be interesting to see what direction he goes but this isn’t it.

[LisaL]

2. He can ( he hasn't been found guilty of anything) but what would be the point?

[spooky3]

3. It would be too psychologically painful every day

to have to work with so many colleagues who betrayed him.

[shenmue]

4. Yes

[Lurks Often]

5. Franken's political career is almost certainly over

While there is nothing that prevents him from running again, the allegations are still out there and would impact any potential campaign.

Unfortunately, the majority of average voters are going to view his initial statement and his resignation as an admission of guilt and because the allegations are essentially a He said/They said, being able to definitively disprove the allegations will be almost impossible.

[jbond56]

8. He could actually molest someone and win as a republican.

[dalton99a]

6. And go back to work with assholes who smeared you publicly, stabbed you and shoved you out the door

Highly unlikely. I hope he'll continue to speak out as a private citizen

[MineralMan]

7. He could, but he won't.

Who would put themselves through that again?

[kentuck]

9. He said he was going to continue to speak up and to be an "activist".

Depending on the environment, he could run for Governor of Minnesota. (remember Jesse Ventura won once upon a time)

There are only 50 Governors in this country. It is a more elite club than the US Senate.