Ohio鈥檚 U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown is among those calling for the resignation of fellow Democrat Al Franken.
Several women have accused the Minnesota Senator and former comedian of making unwanted advances, including groping and forcibly kissing them.Brown made the announcement Wednesday morning.
鈥淚鈥檓 grateful to the victims who have had the bravery to come forward," Brown said. "Their courage has created a movement that is bringing about change. I鈥檝e listened to them, I鈥檝e listened to my female colleagues, I鈥檝e listened to the women in my office and the women in my life鈥n my family. I agree the time has come for Sen. Franken to step aside.鈥�
In addition to Brown鈥檚 statement, several female Democrats in the Senate have called for Franken鈥檚 resignation.
Franken said via Twitter that he will make an unspecified announcement on Thursday.
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