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Al Franken vs. Roy Moore is an apples vs. underdeveloped oranges argument

Over the past week and a half, seven women have come forward about Alabama Senate nominee Roy Moore sexually harassing and/or assaulting them, most of whom were 14- to 16-years-old at the time. In response, many leaders on both sides of the aisle, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, have asked Moore to step down before next month's special election. Two days ago, Minnesota Senator Al Franken was alleged to have groped a woman while she was asleep, which can be seen via this photo -  http://www.startribune.com/al-franken-sent-me-personal-apology-letter-after-kissing-groping-report-leeann-tweeden-says/458254343/ . In response to the Franken incident, Senator McConnell and many others, while disapproving of the senator's behavior, tended to react less strongly than to the allegations made against Mr. Moore. Moore cried "double standard!' at this. Not to be outdone, President Trump, while criticizing Franken in a series of tweets, has remained mum with regard...