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(36,397 posts) Thu Nov 23, 2017, 06:49 PM Nov 2017

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A statement made today by Al Franken [View all]

http://www.startribune.com/franken-vows-to-regain-minnesota-s-trust/459615023/

"In Thursday evening’s statement, the senator wrote:

'I’ve met tens of thousands of people and taken thousands of photographs, often in crowded and chaotic situations. I’m a warm person; I hug people. I’ve learned from recent stories that in some of those encounters, I crossed a line for some women — and I know that any number is too many. Some women have found my greetings or embraces for a hug or photo inappropriate, and I respect their feelings about that. I’ve thought a lot in recent days about how that could happen, and recognize that I need to be much more careful and sensitive in these situations. I feel terribly that I’ve made some women feel badly and for that I am so sorry, and I want to make sure that never happens again. And let me say again to Minnesotans that I’m sorry for putting them through this and I’m committed to regaining their trust.'"

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A statement made today by Al Franken [View all] spooky3 Nov 2017 OP

I stand with Senator Franken MagickMuffin Nov 2017 #1

Absolutely trof Nov 2017 #9

+1 onetexan Nov 2017 #53

100% I believe in his basic goodness! chaking53 Nov 2017 #70

Senator Franken bdamomma Nov 2017 #2

Wish I could give him a hug Motley13 Nov 2017 #3

If I ever get to meet him, I'll ask for one. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #4

Me too. We can slide him a tenner or 20 or what we can. mahina Nov 2017 #76

I stand with Senator Franken Ferrets are Cool Nov 2017 #5

Thanks, Al. Good enough for me. mountain grammy Nov 2017 #6

Fucking A Al...We are with you! BigmanPigman Nov 2017 #7

What they really want him to apologize for is exposing jeff sessions JI7 Nov 2017 #8

+1 BootinUp Nov 2017 #10

+2 Ligyron Nov 2017 #80

+ 3 VOX Nov 2017 #101

yep you nailed it nt steve2470 Nov 2017 #127

Appropriate and nice apology. nt Irish_Dem Nov 2017 #11

That's reasonable njhoneybadger Nov 2017 #12

Good denial Nevernose Nov 2017 #13

He's actually NOT denying the groping allegations which, since he specifically denie the bathroom Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #26

The Fiend! Had he had a clean conscience as to the butt grabbing, he bagelsforbreakfast Nov 2017 #29

It is a pretty standard canon of construction. Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #32

Sorry - get a fucking grip! dhol82 Nov 2017 #38

Sounds to me like you didn't actually read the accusations Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #39

Ok, let me add something Lithos Nov 2017 #62

A woman accused him of suggesting he accompany her to the bathroom. Demit Nov 2017 #68

Thats whats coming. ONE liar is going to taint many telling the truth. 7962 Nov 2017 #95

ALWAYS believing women and NEVER believing women are not the only choices we have. Demit Nov 2017 #110

You are being objective and fair. Something many on BOTH sides have a problem with. 7962 Nov 2017 #96

I predict that someone will come out..... ollie10 Nov 2017 #83

And how do you categorize these "crazy ass women"? Must they be only republican? 7962 Nov 2017 #94

In some worlds MFM008 Nov 2017 #51

I'm a woman. An older woman. A grandmother. Sophia4 Nov 2017 #57

As a hugger, you know SCVDem Nov 2017 #111

I try to get permission from someone before I hug. Sophia4 Nov 2017 #116

I knew that someone would somehow twist an admission out of this. kcr Nov 2017 #61

Stop trying to discredit his accusers? ollie10 Nov 2017 #82

he is not"denying" the touchs because he is trying to walk the fine line between questionseverything Nov 2017 #97

Exactly LiberalLovinLug Nov 2017 #122

He said, "I crossed the line." Ms. Toad Nov 2017 #135

you are being dishonest pretending he has admitted "butt grabbing" questionseverything Nov 2017 #136

AMEN TO THAT! Unca Jim Nov 2017 #99

Yup. See above. n/t Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #28

Read it again DownriverDem Nov 2017 #49

Its a total denial Nevernose Nov 2017 #60

You forgot that he's disgusted with himself FBaggins Nov 2017 #66

Stand tall Al! BannonsLiver Nov 2017 #14

Works for me n/t TexasBushwhacker Nov 2017 #15

Frankens Apology Bill D Nov 2017 #16

k&r BootinUp Nov 2017 #17

I stand with Franken. PatrickforO Nov 2017 #18

I stand with Al ChubbyStar Nov 2017 #19

Good statement, but(t)... moriah Nov 2017 #20

I think the guy who asked permission is a Democrat as well dsc Nov 2017 #85

He was Republican Bradical79 Nov 2017 #112

Some one who knows how to apologize and say I'm sorry. Quite the opposite of the WH occupant iluvtennis Nov 2017 #21

K & R ... obnoxiousdrunk Nov 2017 #22

Rule of thumb: always ask first. ananda Nov 2017 #23

...Ecto Gammat Ellipsis Nov 2017 #43

Ecto Gammat! FailureToCommunicate Nov 2017 #131

He is handling this as well as it could be handled underpants Nov 2017 #24

i'm here bluestarone Nov 2017 #25

That's much the same approach as in his first statement. Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #27

If I ever have the honor Polly Hennessey Nov 2017 #30

Make sure first Madam Mossfern Nov 2017 #67

He is handling this quite well mcar Nov 2017 #31

Excellent statement and we stand with you and behind you foursquare. democratisphere Nov 2017 #33

I Stand with Senator Franken Leith Nov 2017 #34

Al Franken The true Man mozan Nov 2017 #35

I don't think... Mike Nelson Nov 2017 #36

Youre my man, Al! Support you all the way. Guilded Lilly Nov 2017 #37

Randi Rhodes recently adressed this on her show as she worked at Air America for yrs with Al womanofthehills Nov 2017 #40

Pre-emptive strike accomplished! rocktivity Nov 2017 #41

I don't understand. syringis Nov 2017 #42

He's stepping on the grenade to be an example. moriah Nov 2017 #52

A class act, Al Franken ghostsinthemachine Nov 2017 #44

I think he does. Susan Calvin Nov 2017 #46

Well, I've been the number one Franken for Pres ghostsinthemachine Nov 2017 #65

I wouldn't want to run for elected office at all. Susan Calvin Nov 2017 #92

People likely said the same thing about Obama. spooky3 Nov 2017 #47

Perfect. Susan Calvin Nov 2017 #45

For those who feel this statement doesn't go far enough or doesn't deny significant aspects, Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #48

As I said... moriah Nov 2017 #58

Yes, thanks, I saw that, moriah. Denzil_DC Nov 2017 #59

More importantly, he ain't about to resign over this shit. oasis Nov 2017 #50

They'll take away my Senator when they pry him from my cold dead The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2017 #54

LOL!!! spooky3 Nov 2017 #56

!!!!!! MFM008 Nov 2017 #77

Or thoroughly motivated by the RW. cwydro Nov 2017 #79

Perfect Response! n/t OhZone Nov 2017 #55

I'm a hugger/toucher too nini Nov 2017 #63

Perfect riverwalker Nov 2017 #64

Al Franken is a true mensch. Nitram Nov 2017 #69

I love this man! (He is so gracious) Maraya1969 Nov 2017 #71

I stand with Al zentrum Nov 2017 #72

Pussy-Grabber-in-Chief needs to resign. Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2017 #73

I'm never touching a woman again.... SergeStorms Nov 2017 #74

Senator Franken: DON'T QUIT! Non Illigetamus Carborundum. Ever. Hekate Nov 2017 #75

amen and hallelujah nt steve2470 Nov 2017 #128

I suspect pressbox69 Nov 2017 #78

No victim blaming, no FAKE NEWS! Soxfan58 Nov 2017 #81

It beats the shit out of Trump's "statements" orangecrush Nov 2017 #84

So now what, are NFL players that pat each other on the butt Motley13 Nov 2017 #86

spooky3 marieo1 Nov 2017 #87

THIS statement should be made by Al Franken L. Coyote Nov 2017 #88

I like it! spooky3 Nov 2017 #93

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #89

Great statement. I stand with Franken...all here who is allowing the GOP to use Demsrule86 Nov 2017 #90

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2017 #91

I'm with Al left-of-center2012 Nov 2017 #98

I stand with Franken, obviously, to do otherwise is to fall for a right wing smear flamingdem Nov 2017 #100

How I feel about this..... ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2017 #102

The reporting mrdkitch Nov 2017 #103

While we on DU engage in long drawn out hand-wringing, the GOP laughs and passes another bill LiberalLovinLug Nov 2017 #125

"I feel terribly that Ive made some women feel badly and for that I am so sorry" GatoGordo Nov 2017 #104

No, re-phrasing someone's words is not an honest thing to do. Demit Nov 2017 #113

No, what is dishonest is the double standard on this forum GatoGordo Nov 2017 #117

I asked a specific question about the bathroom accusation. You didn't answer it. Demit Nov 2017 #118

Was YES, I AUTOMATICALLY DO evasive? GatoGordo Nov 2017 #119

The behavior I find hard--impossible--to believe happened is the bathroom invitation. Demit Nov 2017 #123

He's been tone perfect in all his replies. LAS14 Nov 2017 #105

he has indeed nt steve2470 Nov 2017 #129

The accusations were not about "warm hugs" oberliner Nov 2017 #106

This message was self-deleted by its author GatoGordo Nov 2017 #109

Why don't we put the women under oath and ask them? Demit Nov 2017 #114

In regard to this statement that Franken has put out, is he denying or apologizing? oberliner Nov 2017 #115

You keep speculating about Franken, and you keep insisting that we speculate too. Demit Nov 2017 #120

Senator is a man who speaks directly. MineralMan Nov 2017 #124

Al, you always had my trust. BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2017 #107

Okay... Skid Rogue Nov 2017 #108

Let's remember: Democratic sex "scandals" sourced/fueled by Kremlin / alt-right american_ideals Nov 2017 #121

Franken is a hugger and needs to be more attuned to those who aren't. MrModerate Nov 2017 #126

This apology bleedinglib Nov 2017 #130

This is true DeminPennswoods Nov 2017 #132

K&R red dog 1 Nov 2017 #133

I totally stand with Al! denvine Nov 2017 #134