News Roundup: Inside the Democrats’ plan: Why Franken had to go

Inside the Democrats’ plan: Why Franken had to go. Claims against a Utah county commissioner couldn’t be substantiated. State senator asks LDS Church to clarify its take on hate crimes legislation.Happy Friday. Sen. Al Franken says he’s going to resign. Rep. John Conyers has done so, too. There’s a reason Democrats have started a zero tolerance movement within their own ranks and are purging those who face allegations: They want to be known for standing for something and