Spokesperson: Despite Allegations Against Him, Franken Won’t Resign
Following up to my previous postings on the subject:
Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) has no plans to resign after a radio host accused him of forcibly kissing and groping her years ago, according to a spokesperson.
“No,” a spokesperson for Franken told the Star Tribune on Saturday. “He is spending time with his family in Washington, D.C., and will be through the Thanksgiving holiday.”
According to the spokesperson, Franken is “doing a lot of reflecting.”
Leeann Tweeden, a Los Angeles anchor, on Thursday alleged that Franken “aggressively” kissed her while they were rehearsing for an USO tour in 2006 and later groped her while she was sleeping, an act documented in a photograph she posted.
More: Spokesperson: Despite Allegations Against Him, Franken Won’t Resign – Talking Points Memo