The cascade of opposition opened when Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said that “it would be better for our country” if Franken left office. “Sexual harassment and misconduct should not be allowed by anyone and should not occur anywhere. Franken’s fellow Minnesota Democrat, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, issued a statement Wednesday afternoon that strongly implied she favored — and expected — a resignation. “Sexual harassment is unacceptable,” she said. “This morning I spoke with Sen. Franken, and, as you know, he will be making an announcement about his future tomorrow morning.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 06, 2017 22:27 UTC