![]() ![]() Gillibrand on Franken:"The allegations against Sen. ![]() Gillibrand will donate $12,500 she received from Franken’s PAC to Protect our Defenders, a group that fights sexual abuse in the military. Kirsten Gillibrand said she believes Franken’s accuser. What Senator Franken did was wrong, and it should be referred to the Ethics Committee for review. Al Franken /VcW1kZ0h6m - Brandon Richard November 16, 2017ĭuckworth’s fellow senator from Illinois, Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, said Franken’s behavior was inexcusable.ĭurbin on Franken: There is never an excuse for this behavior-ever. Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth statement on Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois said, “These types of actions are simply unacceptable.” Franken from earlier today: /vTaHsg7fGA - Senator Joe Donnelly November 16, 2017 Joe Donnelly of Indiana called Franken’s actions “wrong.” I support the Ethics Committee process and investigation into this inappropriate conduct. This is deeply disappointing and this type of behavior is unacceptable. ![]() Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada wants to hear more from Sen. Q: You said, 'If the allegation is true,' Senator, do you believe the woman in the article that made the claim?Ĭarper: "I've said my statement, you have it, that's it." /7miUhilJcX - Frank Thorp V November 16, 2017 Sen Carper on Franken: "The assertions, if true, are deeply troubling, they deserve to be investigated." Tom Carper of Delaware said, “The assertions, if true, are deeply troubling” and should be investigated. Ben Cardin of Maryland declined to comment directly on Franken, saying, “The Ethics Committee deals with the conduct of the member.” I support an ethics committee investigation into this matter. Re: Al Franken – Treating all women with dignity is of paramount importance. Eventually, she called Franken’s behavior “disturbing.” Maria Cantwell of Washington was initially silent on Franken when asked five separate times about it. Cory Booker of New Jersey issued a statement calling the revelations “deeply troubling,” adding, “What we’ve heard must be taken seriously and I strongly believe there should be an Ethics Committee investigation into the matter.” Franken: "This kind of conduct is totally unacceptable, abhorrent and repugnant, and I think Al Franken's apology recognizes it." /zyNYPXvPW1 - CNN November 16, 2017 He also said the Ethics Committee investigation must be left alone to determine what is appropriate for Franken. This kind of behavior isn’t ok whether it’s a Republican or a Democrat and I support an Ethics Committee investigation.” Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin said, “I am glad to see that Senator Franken immediately apologized. Maybe they’ll call for Franken to step down after the Ethics Committee spends all of five seconds looking at the photographic evidence? Calling for an Ethics Committee investigation #MeToo - Leeann Tweeden November 16, 2017 Senate Democrats are content to serve with a disgusting creep until the Ethics Committee investigates this photo: Not a single Democrat has called for Al Franken to step down or be expelled from the Senate despite photographic evidence that backs up Leeann Tweeden’s allegation that Franken groped her breasts while she was sleeping and despite her claim that Franken forced his tongue down her throat. Here is where the Democratic members of the United States Senate and the two independents who caucus with them stand on the allegations of sexual assault made by Leeann Tweeden against Senator Al Franken.Ĭalling for Franken to resign or be expelled from the Senate ![]()
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