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    Franken to announce plans as Democratic colleagues demand his resignation

    by Cathleen Decker, Los Angeles Times Dec 06, 2017 4 minutes

    WASHINGTON - Democratic patience with Sen. Al Franken evaporated Wednesday in the wake of a new accusation of sexual misconduct against him, and in an uprising led by women, more than half the party's senators demanded he resign - a decision that could arrive as soon as Thursday.

    The cascade of opposition opened when Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said "it would be better for our country" if Franken left office. Within minutes, Sens. Kamala Harris of California, Patty Murray of Washington, Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire and Claire McCaskill of Missouri released similar statements.

    "Sexual harassment and misconduct should not be allowed by anyone and should

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