Breaking: Sen. Al Franken accused of groping; this can’t end well

[Mr. Morden]

Franken 2020 is over. Maybe an alternative election, but never.

He probably wasn't going to run anyway.  Other than coming out with a book this year, he wasn't dropping any hints of interest, like the other contenders have been.  Yesterday, I would have put the probability of him running at ~15% or so.  Maybe 20% if I'm generous?  Now it's 0%, of course.

I guess his probability of running dropping to zero improves the chances of Klobuchar running a bit.

[Suburbia]

He shouldn't resign because of sexual harassment. He didn't rape anyone. He apologized, he learns from it and move on. He's not Roy Moore.

[President of the great nation of 🏳️‍⚧️]

He must resign. Ellison should be appointed.

This, but as my current display name implies (and as others have mentioned elsewhere), Swanson would probably get the nod if Franken were to resign.

[CMB222]

A N O T H A O N E

[DabbingSanta]

There goes his chance at winning. Career ender.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

There goes his chance at winning. Career ender.

Never gonna be president now.

[Mr. Morden]

There goes his chance at winning. Career ender.

Never gonna be president now.

As I said above, I didn't think he was going to run for prez anyway, but even if not, he might have been a contender for VP.  That's obviously no longer the case...

[America Needs R'hllor]

He must resign. Ellison should be appointed.

Yes. No.

[Hydera]

He must resign. Ellison should be appointed.

Yes. No.

[TheSaint250]

He must resign. Ellison should be appointed.

Yes. No.

[Figueira]

He must resign. Ellison should be appointed.

Yes. No.

I actually agree with this, but mostly because Ellison is better in the House and isn't a great fit for all of Minnesota.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Ellison won't be appointed if he resigns. Dayton will either appoint Swanson or a seat warmer (likely his Lt. Governor or former LG)

[Starry Eyed Jagaloon]

How many more allegations are there? Other politicians?

[Lord Admirale]

He must resign. Ellison should be appointed.

Yes. No.

[Harlow]

He must resign. Ellison should be appointed.

[MAINEiac4434]

How many more allegations are there? Other politicians?

It'll probably unleash an avalanche on the rest of congress.

[Former Senator Haslam2020]

How many more allegations are there? Other politicians?

It'll probably unleash an avalanche on the rest of congress.

This. Any predictions I make about the future of politics that will matter a lot... The generation from Franken on, sexual harassment allegations everywhere. My generation will go through old social media posts. But I predict Franken won't be the last.

[Sestak]

How many more allegations are there? Other politicians?

It'll probably unleash an avalanche on the rest of congress.

This. Any predictions I make about the future of politics that will matter a lot... The generation from Franken on, sexual harassment allegations everywhere. My generation will go through old social media posts. But I predict Franken won't be the last.

We're going to have fifty Senate seats up next year.

[Starry Eyed Jagaloon]

How many more allegations are there? Other politicians?

It'll probably unleash an avalanche on the rest of congress.

But how much of the rest of Congress has sexually harassed someone?

[Statilius the Epicurean]

This is great news for 2020: a Franken candidacy could swing the Deplorable vote away from Trump and fire Democrats to victory.

[CherokeeDem]

He must resign. Ellison should be appointed.

I agree 100%, and I was a huge Franken fan until all of this broke. I think Lori Swanson, the Attorney General of Minnesota would be another good choice for Franken's seat.

[Co-Chair Bagel23]

He must resign. Ellison should be appointed.

I agree 100%, and I was a huge Franken fan until all of this broke. I think Lori Swanson, the Attorney General of Minnesota would be another good choice for Franken's seat.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Why can't these people just keep their hands to themselves? Is the end of your political/entertainment career really worth it?

Such people never believe they're going to be caught or punished for their actions.

When you live with that idea as a constant presence in your life, it is absurdly easy to disregard numerous personality and behavioral blemishes.

[Liberalrocks]

He must resign. Lori Swanson should be appointed.

[Pennsylvania Deplorable]

He must resign. Ellison should be appointed.

By all means, appoint Ellison. That would certainly improve the GOP's chances of taking the seat. Whether he resigns or not, ambitious politicians in MN should be getting ready for a shot at the Senate soon enough. He won't run for reelection.

If these scandals keep breaking (supposedly there was a fund that paid out thousands if not millions in hush money to victims of Congressmen from both parties), we may finally get some turnover, at the cost of what little respect people still have for Congress. A Moore election won't help, but a defeat for him could also lead to an epidemic of allegations being saved until it's just a little too late to change the candidate on the ballot. Just when people thought politics could get no uglier.