Franken releases new statement, calls for ethics investigation of himself

Since his misconduct came before he was elected the Senate should not decide his future. They can investigate his ethics and censure, but since the citizens elected him it should be their call. Have a vote of confidence and if he passes he stays. The same should apply to any others in the same predicament. They are leaving it up to the voters to decide on Roy Moore, so this should be no different. If all of these people's history is going to be drug up, there are going to be a lot more of these. If you dig deep enough you can probably find something on almost anyone.

Now imagine if Ole Roy wins and the senate decides not to seat him. Will they kick Franken out? I would say yes. Both have failed to meet the standard of behavior to serve in n the position of senator.

Because he holds a public elected position and it was not vetted or looked at as part of the campaign, I think it's OK to investigate for potential criminality here, that may have been covered up.

Also he did this on a USO Tour where behavior should be beyond reproach, IMO...........comic or not. His first victim is saying she is fine with the apology and doesn't want to see him resign so I don't think the investigation will turn up much if the other victims do the same.