Conyers is in far more trouble then Franken IMO

[Kaleva]

Just guessing but I think we'll see Conyers resign while Franken survives and Ethics Committee investigation and stays.

[JI7]

1. Conyers issue is more about using taxpayer funds to settle

He should probably pay it back with his own money.

[MichMan]

9. Isn't the first time

He was investigated in 2006 by the Ethics Committee for using his Congressional staff to babysit and chauffer his kids around and also to work on his campaign. He admitted to the charges.

Then in 2009, when his wife Monica was charged and convicted with accepting bribes as a Detroit City Council president, she was granted a public defender after stating that she could not afford any legal counsel. Many in the area thought that was ridiculous considering John's status.

In 2010, he reimbursed the federal government for his son's use of a 2010 Escalade SUV vehicle belonging to his congressional office after his son reported two computers and 27K in concert tickets were stolen from it. The son previously had received a speeding ticket in the same vehicle

[still_one]

2. I definitely don't want Franken to resign until at least 2018, and ideally 2020, because it at least

gives us a chance to take back the House and Senate

That does NOT mean I approve of what they are being accused of, but having another Gorsuch in the SC would be a disaster

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. I don't either.

However, if he does resign Gov. Dayton, a Democrat, will appoint his replacement - maybe Keith Ellison. So all would not be lost.

[still_one]

10. and that is cool, but I am concerned that Minnesota law might also be required to call for a special

election, and if that is the case, I would rather that not happen at this time. If that isn't the case, then I am cool with who Governor Dayton appoints, including Keith Ellison, even though I was for Perez for DNC chairman, Ellison is a progressive Democrat, and would do well.

[octoberlib]

4. He issued a statement saying he's not going to resign.

There's going to have to be an ethics investigation.

[BeyondGeography]

6. Hopefully, his staff makes sure he doesnt show up in pajamas for that presser

[octoberlib]

7. One of the women accusing him said his mental faculties are declining and she was

responsible for giving him his medication. That alone means it's time to go.

[BeyondGeography]

8. Pretty much no congressional Dem is defending him

He was already an embarrassment before these harassment stories hit.

[BootinUp]

5. I want Franken to be cleared.

If he is found to have behaved badly to women I want him to resign.

Based on news reports of Conyers actions, I have little hope he can be cleared.