Thinking about it, it’s probably not a terrible move on his part, overall. Dems can probably retain the governorship and this frees him to do other things. His replacement is probably worse, but it’s not like he’s retiring (although with how awful people are to him and his family, taking a break might be a good personal move… he has compassion and the attacks on his family probably really hurt).
That’s a bummer to bring up. Except he admitted to what he did (which by 2025 standards is super benign) and felt shame over it. I don’t get the same sense here. What did Franken end up doing anyway? Podcasting?
That’s a bummer to bring up. Except he admitted to what he did (which by 2025 standards is super benign)
It was fucking benign back then too. Democrats just have no will to fight, and would rather SaVe ThE dIgNiTy Of ThE pArTy and resign instead of actually pushing back against republican smear campaigns.
Thinking about it, it’s probably not a terrible move on his part, overall. Dems can probably retain the governorship and this frees him to do other things. His replacement is probably worse, but it’s not like he’s retiring (although with how awful people are to him and his family, taking a break might be a good personal move… he has compassion and the attacks on his family probably really hurt).
Ah yes, like Al Franken
That’s a bummer to bring up. Except he admitted to what he did (which by 2025 standards is super benign) and felt shame over it. I don’t get the same sense here. What did Franken end up doing anyway? Podcasting?
It was fucking benign back then too. Democrats just have no will to fight, and would rather SaVe ThE dIgNiTy Of ThE pArTy and resign instead of actually pushing back against republican smear campaigns.
I hate that they are our best option.
Ancient forerunner of podcasting. Talk radio.
Peggy Flanagan is a great replacement if she runs and wins.
That would be quite the pivot since she is currently campaigning for the US Senate
I forgot she and Craig were both running for the Senate seat.