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Sen. McCaskill among senators calling for Al Franken to resign

McCaskill tweeted Wednesday morning Franken should resign.
Sen. Al Franken (D-MN) attends the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee hearing in the Capitol building on July 19, 2017 in Washington, DC. 

WASHINGTON – Several senators including Claire McCaskill are calling on fellow Democratic Sen. Al Franken to resign amid sexual harassment allegations. Franken's office announced he will make an announcement on Thursday.

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand wrote on Facebook that while Franken is entitled to have the Ethics Committee conclude its review, "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."

Senators Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, Patty Murray of Washington state joined Gillibrand in pressing for Franken to quit.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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