This is a darn rollercoaster.
First, a quick recap. A former Democratic congressional aide recently came out and accused Sen. Franken of trying to kiss her. He allegedly told her, “It’s my right as an entertainer.”
Hold on.
Following that report, a bunch of senators came out and called for Franken’s resignation. I’m talking Durbin, Murray, Hirono, McCaskill, Harris, Stabenow, Brown and Feinstein plus more.
Then, this news came out.
Senator Franken will be making an announcement tomorrow. More details to come.
— Sen. Al Franken (@SenFranken) December 6, 2017
We all know what THAT means, right? What else could it mean, other than him announcing his resignation?
Well, stop assuming he’s resigning, chumps. YOU DON’T KNOW. That’s what Franken’s saying now. His people are all, “Any reports of a final decision are inaccurate.”
Senator Franken is talking with his family at this time and plans to make an announcement in D.C. tomorrow. Any reports of a final decision are inaccurate.
— Sen. Al Franken (@SenFranken) December 6, 2017
Not accurate, @mpr @Stowydad. No final decision has been made and the Senator is still talking with his family. Please update your story.
— Sen. Al Franken (@SenFranken) December 6, 2017
Oh please. Can you imagine the backlash he’d receive if he came out and was all, “Sorry folks! I’m not resigning at this time!”? All hell would break loose! There’s NO WAY that’ll happen. (Now watch that happen.)
We’ll find out soon enough. Stay tuned.