Franken's departure could offer opportunity or setbacks for either party
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Al Franken says he's coming back home to Minnesota and will resign in the coming weeks after more than 30 of his Senate colleagues called for him to step down amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Franken's resignation offers opportunities and setbacks to either party, depending who you ask.
MPR News' Cathy Wurzer spoke to former Minnesota DFL party chair Brian Melendez and former GOP state Senate majority leader Amy Koch.
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