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Celebrating 100 Episodes Of Party Politics

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Posted on April 4, 2019 · Brandon and Jay revisit the biggest political news stories of the past two years.

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Resignation Wave On Capitol Hill Might Not Be Over

Susan Davis, NPR

Posted on December 8, 2017 · Two additional congressmen are facing allegations of sexual harassment and calls to step down from the House of Representatives.

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WATCH: Sen. Al Franken Announces He Will Resign Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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Posted on December 7, 2017 · The Minnesota Democrat said he would be stepping down amid allegations of sexual misconduct and calls for his resignation by his colleagues

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UPDATE: Tweet: No Final Decision On Franken Resignation

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Posted on December 6, 2017 · "I believe it would be better for our country if he sent a clear message that any kind of mistreatment of women in our society isn't acceptable by stepping aside to let someone else serve,"

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Report: Sen. Franken Groped Army Veteran During USO Tour

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Posted on November 30, 2017 · Kemplin is the fifth women in two weeks to accuse Franken of sexual misconduct

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Political Roundup: Texas Supreme Court Appointment, And State Of The County Address

Abner Fletcher

Posted on November 29, 2017 · Our political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.

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Franken Reiterates He Won’t Resign: ‘I Know That I’ve Let A Lot Of People Down’

Domenico Montanaro, NPR

Posted on November 27, 2017 · The Minnesota Democrat, speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill for the first time since multiple accusations of sexual harassment, said he is sorry but reiterated he would not give up his Senate seat.

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Sen. Franken Back To Work Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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Posted on November 27, 2017 · "I am trying to handle this in a way that adds to an important conversation. And to be a better public servant and a better man. That is what my goal is."

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Sen. Al Franken Hit With Second Groping Allegation

Susan Davis, NPR

Posted on November 20, 2017 · A woman told CNN that Democratic Sen. Al Franken inappropriately touched her in 2010 while taking a photo at the Minnesota State Fair

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Radio Anchor Says Senator Franken Groped, Kissed Her Without Consent

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Posted on November 16, 2017 · The Minnesota Democrat put out a statement apologizing for the 2006 incident

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