That Ms. Tweedy's photo does NOT show actual physical contact has now been accepted by

[Mr. Evil]

43. I posted this comment on another site and it's just my take for what it's worth.

Let's give this some context (based solely on my opinion, so if you think I'm wrong, hammer away on me. I'm a big boy, I can take it). This "kiss" happened during a rehearsal for a skit to be performed for the troops during a USO tour. After Al Franken asked her to rehearse a kiss from the script she said she initially didn't want to but, eventually agreed. Most likely (knowing Al Franken's comedic history and his ability to be a supreme goofball) Al Franken probably decided to give her the most sloppy, crappy, grossest kiss ever hoping to get laughs from Miss Tweeden and from other cast and crew present. At that time, well before deciding to run for the Senate, Al Franken's job was to create humor. Sometimes he failed, most times he didn't. IMHO, he wasn't trying to insinuate himself with her. He was trying to create something funny for the troops. There were always others present and they were never alone together from everything I've read so far.
Next, how did Roger Stone know this was coming down before it actually did? She has appeared with Sean Hannity and is a known Trump supporter (and has to know about the multiple allegations against him). Maybe Al Franken's attempt at humor in the heat of the moment (at that time) was crude and juvenile but, I do not believe for one second that he intended it to evolve into a sexual tryst with Miss Tweeden. This just does not pass the smell test considering the players involved and the timing.