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In reply to the discussion: The reason for the Franken false accusations of groping: He's turned out to be a tiger in the Senate [View all]misanthrope
(7,436 posts)50. It certainly seems "convenient"
especially when combined with the Roger Stone/Infowars aspects.
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The reason for the Franken false accusations of groping: He's turned out to be a tiger in the Senate [View all]
Honeycombe8
Nov 2017
OP
And it seems I'm not the only one wondering about the timing of this allegation.
maddiemom
Nov 2017
#38
More than that. Franken is going after them for Russia. And he's making headway.
Honeycombe8
Nov 2017
#5
Only reason she believes she was groped is because of a photo that doesn't show groping.
greyl
Nov 2017
#9
He definitely hasn't admitted to groping. He's being patient and careful, not defensive.
greyl
Nov 2017
#16
I think we're arguing against you drawing the conclusion there were no false accusations...
Pacifist Patriot
Nov 2017
#19
Also her account of him forcing a kiss on her in a "rehearsal" then slipping her the tongue
Bucky
Nov 2017
#52
He may not have taken the explicit step of saying the accusation is false, but...
Pacifist Patriot
Nov 2017
#15
He has explicitly said he doesn't think they are true. They don't match his recollection.
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2017
#46
I have to think this incident was a one-off, and that Franken welcomes
The Velveteen Ocelot
Nov 2017
#21
I agree this is why they'd want to get rid of Franken, but I don't think...
TrollBuster9090
Nov 2017
#34
Franken leaving the Senate would likely result in Keith Ellison replacing him.
The Velveteen Ocelot
Nov 2017
#56