Tag: Al Franken
Bill Maher Calls For Franken’s Return, Downplays Allegations Against Franken As...
Comedian Bill Maher wants to see former Sen. Al Franken make a comeback, claiming labeling Franken as a “sexual predator” was “one of the...
Franken Fantasizes About Being Back In The Senate To Question Kavanaugh
Former Sen. Al Franken wants his old job back so he can save the Supreme Court from “young, arch-conservative judge” Brett Kavanaugh.
Franken, despite resigning...
Dem. Senate Candidate Richard Painter Stands By Franken
MINNEAPOLIS - Democratic Senate candidate Richard Painter refuses to say whether or not he believes the eight women who accused former Sen. Al Franken...
Third act for Franken? Klobuchar thinks so.
NEW YORK - Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar thinks former Sen. Al Franken will make a comeback.
At a TimesTalk forum last weekend, Klobuchar joined three...
Al Franken Planning Return
Not even two months after resigning his Senate seat following multiple allegations of sexual harassment, former Sen. Al Franken is planning a return.
In a...
Karin Housley Gaining Early Traction In U.S. Senate Race
STILLWATER, Minn. - State Sen. Karin Housley is gaining early traction in the 2018 special election to fill former Sen. Al Franken’s seat.
In...
Cashing In: Franken Financially Benefits From January Resignation Date
WASHINGTON - Minnesota Sen. Al Franken’s resignation date may have been strategic to maximize his congressional pension benefits.
In early December, Franken announced his resignation,...
Franken Hosts Farewell Event Before Resigning In Disgrace
MINNEAPOLIS - Outgoing Sen. Al Franken thanked his staff and supporters in Minnesota on Thursday in his first public appearance in the state since...
Democrats Now Want Franken To Stay
WASHINGTON - A handful of Senate Democrats are having second thoughts on pressuring Sen. Al Franken to resign before the Senate Ethics Committee could...
BREAKING: Franken Resigns From Senate
WASHINGTON - Minnesota Sen. Al Franken announced his resignation Thursday morning from the Senate floor.
“Serving in the United States Senate has been the great...