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Thank you Kathy Griffin for the indisputable evidence of your
liberal bigotry and ignorance.

Sen. Al Franken is the latest politician to disassociate himself
from Kathy Griffin, disinviting her from a promotional event for
his new book.

The Democratic senator from Minnesota had annouced just the day
before that he would be honoring the joint appearance because
the comedian had “begged for forgiveness” after posing for
photos while holding a decapitated head prop of President Donald
Trump.

However, Franken told Politico on Thursday that “it would be
best” for Griffin not to attend the July 7 event in California
for his book “Giant of the Senate.”

“I believe what Kathy Griffin did was inappropriate and not
something that should be anywhere in our national discourse. I
consider her a friend and I’m glad she realized she crossed the
line and apologized,” Franken said.

“After hearing from many Minnesotans who were rightfully
offended, I’ve come to the conclusion that it would be best for
her not to participate in the event we had previously scheduled.
I understand why Minnesotans were upset by this, and I take that
very seriously,” he added.

Franken was under pressure form both sides of the aisle to
cancel the event at Beverly Hills’ Wallis Annenberg Center for
the Performing Arts.

“I think she did the right thing, and asking for forgiveness and
acknowledging … this was a horrible mistake,” he told CNN
earlier this week, insisting that the former reality star could
recover from the incident.

CNN fired Griffin on Wednesday from its New Year’s Eve telecasts
amid the scandal. Griffin and attorney Lisa Bloom will hold a
press conference on Friday to discuss the controversy.

FILED UNDER: Al Franken Donald Trump Kathy Griffin

Do us all a favor and kill yourself. Take responsibility for
your actions.

http://variety.com/2017/biz/news/al-franken-cancels-kathy- griffin-book-event-trump-photo-1202451669/
 

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