Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), seen here in a file photo, has issued statements but has not spoken publicly about recent accusations of sexual misconduct. There’s Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), who felt compelled to apologize when two women accused him of inappropriate sexual conduct. Woman says Roy Moore initiated sexual encounter when she was 14, he was 32This head-in-the-sand approach has confounded some in the capital. Rep. Jackie Speier (D Calif.) says the current system for reporting sexual harassment in Congress shields offenders and punishes victims. “What Franken, Conyers and Moore are underestimating is the anger of female voters out there.

Source: Washington Post November 22, 2017 19:18 UTC