Gillibrand was the first Democratic senator to call for Franken's resignation after he was accused by several women last December of sexual misconduct - including posing for a goofy photograph appearing to grope a sleeping woman, a joke intended at her expense.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one proved that Franken is a comedian who knows a sight gag when he sees one.
Gillibrand, leading the way, called for his head. The Senate minority leader, Charles Schumer, rendering the term "Leader" meaningless, seconded the call - and Franken resigned from the Senate.
Franken might have been a senator from Minnesota, but he was a revered figure among New York liberals.
One Gillibrand fundraiser I spoke with said Gillibrand conceded her denunciation of Franken had cost her some support, mostly from older women.
The hit on Franken showed a willingness to even betray a friend - and a good man - to advance a career.
Gillibrand's betrayal of Franken continues to haunt her.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2018/11/27/gillibrand_might_be_paying_a_price_for_turning_on_franken_138748.html
If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one proved that Franken is a comedian who knows a sight gag when he sees one.
Gillibrand, leading the way, called for his head. The Senate minority leader, Charles Schumer, rendering the term "Leader" meaningless, seconded the call - and Franken resigned from the Senate.
Franken might have been a senator from Minnesota, but he was a revered figure among New York liberals.
One Gillibrand fundraiser I spoke with said Gillibrand conceded her denunciation of Franken had cost her some support, mostly from older women.
The hit on Franken showed a willingness to even betray a friend - and a good man - to advance a career.
Gillibrand's betrayal of Franken continues to haunt her.
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2018/11/27/gillibrand_might_be_paying_a_price_for_turning_on_franken_138748.html
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