The Minnesota senator had begun to construct his notice on Capitol Hill as an incisive (clear and sharp in analysis or expression) and amusing presence,but those who knew him warned he came with baggageWhen Al Franken was mooted as a possible dismal horse in the 2020 presidential election, those who knew him warned that he comes with baggage. They little guessed how much.
The Democratic senator announced on Thursday that he will resign in the coming weeks following a string of sexual misconduct allegations. It marked a dizzying rise and fall for the comedian-turned-politician whose legacy on Capitol Hill will be hotly contested. Related: Al Franken resigns from Senate over sexual misconduct allegations Continue reading...
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