Sen. Duckworth calls for fellow Democrat Franken to resign

Posted on December 6, 2017
Tammy Duckworth
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois called for the resignation of Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth)

By Howard Packowitz

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois is joining her female colleagues in calling for the resignation of Minnesota Senator Al Franken, who faces multiple sexual harassment allegations.

In a statement, Duckworth said she is deeply disappointed in her fellow Democrat’s behavior.

Duckworth said national leaders must hold themselves to a higher standard, and they must lead by example to ensure every person is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Duckworth said it’s awe-inspiring how harassment victims have come forward and started a long-overdue national conversation.

“This isn’t about Democrats or Republicans, it’s about our society. It’s about who we are as a people and the kind of country we want our daughters—and our sons—to grow up in,” Duckworth said.

Franken is expected to make an announcement about his future on Thursday.

Howard Packowitz can be reached at [email protected]

 

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