Catholic League president Bill Donohue released the following statement today:
Senator Al Franken should resign immediately. There is no place in public office for sexual abusers.
If Franken were an accused priest, he would be forced to step aside, pending an investigation. Given that he is an admitted molester, he should resign.
The priest reference is particularly poignant given that he has a history of mocking priests, and indeed the entire Catholic Church, for sexual offenses. For proof, click here and here.
If he does not step aside, the Senate is obligated to invoke all of its powers to see that he does.
