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Franken’s support fades as female Democrats seek resignation

By ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press
Published: December 6, 2017, 10:51am
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., listens during a news conference on sexual harassment Wednesday on Capitol Hill in Washington. Sen. Al Franken's support among his fellow Democrats is cratering as a host of female Democratic senators Wednesday called upon him to resign.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., listens during a news conference on sexual harassment Wednesday on Capitol Hill in Washington. Sen. Al Franken's support among his fellow Democrats is cratering as a host of female Democratic senators Wednesday called upon him to resign. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Photo Gallery

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Al Franken’s support among his fellow Democrats appeared to collapse Wednesday as a group of female Democratic senators called upon him to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations. His office said he would make an announcement Thursday, but did not specify the subject.

Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.,

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