As promised, earlier today, Senator Franken has announced he will step down at the end of the year.
Sen. Al Franken on Thursday announced he was quitting the austere upper chamber amid mounting accusations that he forcibly kissed or groped women, bowing to resignation calls from more at least 32 of his fellow Senate Democrats.
However, he said he was stepping down despite knowing he was not guilty of the behavior desired by his accusers. He said it was the right thing to do for the people of Minnesota.
“I may be resigning my seat but I am not giving up my voice,” the Minnesota Democrat said in a speech on the Senate floor, vowing to continue his work as a political activists.
The Democrat Gov. of Minnesota will replace him with a Democrat woman, most likely.
