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Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« on: December 29, 2017, 04:53:31 am »
Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
Washington Examiner, Dec 28, 2017, Naomi Lim



Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., on Thursday thanked his family, friends, and supporters, including fellow Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, in his first public appearance since announcing he would resign due to multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.

“Here is my promise to you. I may be leaving the Senate, but I am not giving up my voice,” Franken said, echoing his address to the upper chamber on Dec. 7 in which he announced he would step down.

“We still have a lot of work to do together on issues ranging from net neutrality and climate change,” he added, calling his work for the people in his state "the honor of my life."


More: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/al-franken-thanks-supporters-in-emotional-appearance-ahead-of-tuesday-resignation/article/2644549
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2017, 04:54:01 am »
 buh bye
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2017, 05:12:33 am »
Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on December 29, 2017, 04:53:31 am
Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
Washington Examiner, Dec 28, 2017, Naomi Lim



Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., on Thursday thanked his family, friends, and supporters, including fellow Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar, in his first public appearance since announcing he would resign due to multiple allegations of sexual misconduct.

“Here is my promise to you. I may be leaving the Senate, but I am not giving up my voice,” Franken said, echoing his address to the upper chamber on Dec. 7 in which he announced he would step down.

“We still have a lot of work to do together on issues ranging from net neutrality and climate change,” he added, calling his work for the people in his state "the honor of my life."


More: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/al-franken-thanks-supporters-in-emotional-appearance-ahead-of-tuesday-resignation/article/2644549

Sooo, he's actually leaving.  Good news.
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2017, 05:13:53 am »
    It must be terrible AL to realize you do suck at everything, selling life insurance, writing, acting, author and Senator.
    Tough lesson so late in your life.
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2017, 05:18:04 am »
Quote from: Emjay on December 29, 2017, 05:12:33 am
Sooo, he's actually leaving.  Good news.

Looks that way.  I just thought the photo from the event used in the article was .... well, ironic.   :laugh:

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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2017, 07:33:24 am »
Quote from: Right_in_Virginia on December 29, 2017, 05:18:04 am
Looks that way.  I just thought the photo from the event used in the article was .... well, ironic.   :laugh:

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He looks like he’s sniffing her while he’s hugging.  The woman on the left appears to be watching his hands.   :silly:
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2017, 08:01:19 am »
Took him long enough.

What was he waiting for?

Last minute media salvation?

Some 11th hour ginned up hit piece that made Trump look worse than he did?
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2017, 02:07:38 pm »
Quote from: To-Whose-Benefit? on December 29, 2017, 08:01:19 am
Took him long enough.

What was he waiting for?

Last minute media salvation?

Some 11th hour ginned up hit piece that made Trump look worse than he did?
Likely some benefit on federal benefits after Jan 1.

He still is not out the door as yet.
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2017, 05:45:16 pm »
Quote from: IsailedawayfromFR on December 29, 2017, 02:07:38 pm
Likely some benefit on federal benefits after Jan 1...


Right - nobody quits during a paid vacation, and the few extra days may complete an extra year of "service" for retirement benefit purposes and some extra free health insurance. Speaking of which, I hope he will soon get a chance to experience the joys of obamacare...
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2017, 10:22:01 pm »
Quote from: Snarknado on December 29, 2017, 05:45:16 pm
Right - nobody quits during a paid vacation, and the few extra days may complete an extra year of "service" for retirement benefit purposes and some extra free health insurance. Speaking of which, I hope he will soon get a chance to experience the joys of obamacare...
Wanna bet he is grandfathered in to bypass Obamacare?
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« Reply #11 on: December 30, 2017, 12:44:08 am »
Quote from: anubias on December 29, 2017, 07:33:24 am
He looks like he’s sniffing her while he’s hugging.  The woman on the left appears to be watching his hands.   :silly:

Al should stay.  The rat party beat him like a rented mule.
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2017, 01:33:43 am »
Quote from: The Ghost on December 30, 2017, 12:44:08 am
Al should stay.  The rat party beat him like a rented mule.

Good point when you consider what Bubba got away with.

They impeached Mr Hillary but he stayed.
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2018, 05:35:06 am »
Well Al, It's Tuesday.

And You're Still Here.
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
« Reply #15 on: January 02, 2018, 03:02:28 pm »
Quote from: Snarknado on December 29, 2017, 05:45:16 pm
Speaking of which, I hope he will soon get a chance to experience the joys of obamacare...

Senators are already under Obamacare.
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Re: Al Franken thanks supporters in emotional appearance ahead of Tuesday resignation
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