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Maine Senators Call for Al Franken to Resign

9 years ago in Local

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WGAN)  Maine’s two U.S. Senators have joined a growing chorus of colleagues calling for Minnesota Sen. Al Franken.

“The latest allegation adds to a very disturbing list of allegations against Senator Franken. And I think it would be best for the Senate if he followed the advice of his Democratic colleagues,” Sen. Susan Collins told CNN Wednesday afternoon.

Sen. Angus King issued a statement on his Twitter page.

A group of female Democratic senators also said Wednesday that Franken should resign. The senator’s office has said he would make an announcement on Thursday.

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