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He did NOT fondle her breasts. His hands never touched her. It was a jokey pretense. nt tblue37 Jul 2019 #1
Isn't that something? madaboutharry Jul 2019 #20
+1 LuckyCharms Jul 2019 #30
She was wearing a freaking FLAK JACKET. trof Jul 2019 #47
Yes. That was the basis of the joke. MontanaMama Jul 2019 #53
The author made that false statement --she wasn't quoting Schumer when she said it. nt tblue37 Jul 2019 #64
Read the New Yorker piece on the lynching of Franken. GoneOffShore Jul 2019 #86
I don't know much about the other accusations... Bradical79 Jul 2019 #84
I'd love to know how any breast can be fondled with a flack jacket on. Vinca Jul 2019 #2
a "secret meeting?" LOL n/t leftstreet Jul 2019 #3
I Have To Agree Me. Jul 2019 #4
agreed cilla4progress Jul 2019 #21
When He Stood With Netanyahu Me. Jul 2019 #26
That did it for me too. yardwork Jul 2019 #61
I also agree. I've disliked him for years. Grins Jul 2019 #42
He's a mealymouth. trof Jul 2019 #48
So Schumer engineered the whole thing? BeyondGeography Jul 2019 #5
He' the only one Trumpocalypse Jul 2019 #40
I don't mean to ... uh .... downplay it ... mr_lebowski Jul 2019 #6
It wasn't even clear if he was touching her -- his hand was between her and the camera, but ... eppur_se_muova Jul 2019 #9
Others on that flight said she wasn't asleep, but pretending to be for the photo. Texin Jul 2019 #54
Based on the photo he was not even touching her. LiberalFighter Jul 2019 #51
He was railroaded. Im still upset with the dems that did it. Joe941 Jul 2019 #89
Oh, no, Gillibrand didn't act to force him out at all... not at all. BS--see below: hlthe2b Jul 2019 #7
That is exactly what happened, and Gillibrand admitted as much still_one Jul 2019 #11
thanks, that's pretty much what I remember. Nt BootinUp Jul 2019 #15
agree - and I posted some other excerpts that I think are compelling. nt spooky3 Jul 2019 #17
Someone needs to ask her about this at the next debate: sdfernando Jul 2019 #28
They should ask her nothing Trenzalore Jul 2019 #35
I hope she is not on the debate stage demtenjeep Jul 2019 #37
They drop out when the money runs out Trenzalore Jul 2019 #43
He was ACTING!!!...hamming it up for the camera. Very cowardly of Schumer. Easier to Karadeniz Jul 2019 #8
Rather rely on this second-hand report, you may want to read spooky3 Jul 2019 #10
Which happened first, Gillibrand or Schumer? drbtg1 Jul 2019 #12
The Mayer article makes it clear that Gillibrand's abandonment of Franken preceded Schumer's klook Jul 2019 #38
Yeah, that's how I read it too. It seemed Schumer was only reacting to the maelstrom created... drbtg1 Jul 2019 #88
There was an element of removing a competitor in the Democratic party PufPuf23 Jul 2019 #13
Except that Franken never talked about running for President... brooklynite Jul 2019 #19
So what? Who said that they did? PufPuf23 Jul 2019 #32
YOU just accused Gillibrand of targeting Franken to eliminate a Presidential opponent... brooklynite Jul 2019 #33
Suggest you re-read what I wrote with some nuance. PufPuf23 Jul 2019 #45
Schumer was affraid of Franken from day one. Wellstone ruled Jul 2019 #14
Anyone who has read Al's book should know FakeNoose Jul 2019 #29
As a Minnesotan MrsMatt Jul 2019 #55
We need to move on & stand United against the Right dustyscamp Jul 2019 #16
And I hate it we let them get their way. N/T DFW Jul 2019 #23
The Right wants to eliminate our best and brightest, and in this case they succeeded. Crunchy Frog Jul 2019 #50
I know he was a good man in a bad position. He should have had a fair hearing, but it's too late now dustyscamp Jul 2019 #66
I'm not setting aside my bitterness about this anytime soon. Crunchy Frog Jul 2019 #74
Good lawd, read the original article. demmiblue Jul 2019 #18
beneath him...no it is the essense of him questionseverything Jul 2019 #71
The Daily News is not a "Right Wing Rag"...you're perhaps thinking of the New York Post? brooklynite Jul 2019 #79
I heard that on the Bill Press show at the time. Peregrine Took Jul 2019 #22
I think I will have anger management issues about UpInArms Jul 2019 #24
I always knew it was Schumer. yardwork Jul 2019 #25
This links to a much longer New Yorker article by Jane Mayer... TreasonousBastard Jul 2019 #27
Gillibrand decided to run for an office that gives everyone a chance to vote for her or not. usaf-vet Jul 2019 #60
She literally made a campaign ad boasting about her role eissa Jul 2019 #31
Yep and... Duppers Jul 2019 #34
let's make a list of the major wins Schumer has secured for us EveHammond13 Jul 2019 #36
Here's how Schumer negotiates... tandem5 Jul 2019 #68
that's about right. also: am I still invited to the cocktail party later? EveHammond13 Jul 2019 #73
Definitely -- Just because the Republicans are trying to kill us all tandem5 Jul 2019 #85
Very long but good article in New Yorker about all of this. BigmanPigman Jul 2019 #39
Time for chuck to go! Greyhead Jul 2019 #41
It's always been my understanding that Schumer was the mastermind, while KG chose to assume the role Crunchy Frog Jul 2019 #44
+1 PDittie Jul 2019 #56
Franken says he 'absolutely' regrets resigning from Senate PufPuf23 Jul 2019 #46
this is a highly suspicious article in light of Jane Mayer's SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2019 #49
Then two NY senators need to be replaced. TheCowsCameHome Jul 2019 #52
The big democratic donors are well aware of what she did, which is why her fundraising from them has mn9driver Jul 2019 #57
Meanwhile we have a admitted sexual preditor in the WH and the people doc03 Jul 2019 #58
Schumer is part of the problem budkin Jul 2019 #59
Harry Reid made a big mistake in choosing him dalton99a Jul 2019 #83
I have pointed out many times. Blue_true Jul 2019 #62
While I don't trust Mr Nuggets Jul 2019 #63
This message was self-deleted by its author ProfessionalLeft Jul 2019 #65
"Schumer refused to allow him to present his side" ... Bullshit Azathoth Jul 2019 #67
Why was Chuck Schummer sitting at Franken's bedside? Ms. Toad Jul 2019 #69
Meeting at Schumer's DC apartment. Franken's wife Franni there too. IADEMO2004 Jul 2019 #76
Fondling her breasts? - WTF?... lame54 Jul 2019 #70
If true, I have to ask Retrograde Jul 2019 #72
All so we could be more moral or whatever TheFarseer Jul 2019 #75
Wait until Franken responds rufus dog Jul 2019 #77
So, you're saying that the article Franken was interviewed for was false? brooklynite Jul 2019 #78
I read the whole thing. MAYER's word is gold. That said, when so much has to be said, it's over. UTUSN Jul 2019 #80
Sounds suspicious n/t 3c273a Jul 2019 #81
"to present his side of a damning photo" only covers one of the situations Tarc Jul 2019 #82
Perhaps you should read the New Yorker article. GoneOffShore Jul 2019 #87
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