At least seven female Democratic senators have asked Senator Al Franken to step down amid reports of his sexual misconduct toward women. Franken's office said the senator will make an announcement on Thursday about his plans. The senators are Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Kamala Harris of California, Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire, Mazie Hirono of Hawaii, Claire McCaskill of Missouri, and Patty Murray of Washington. Two male senators - Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania - have also asked for Franken to resign. On Facebook, Gillibrand wrote that Franken is "entitled" to allow the Ethics Committee to finish its review, but it would be better for the country "if he sent a clear message that any kind of mistreatment of women in our society isn't acceptable." On Tuesday, a sixth woman accused Franken of making an unwanted advance toward her. The unidentified woman, a former Democratic congressional aide, told Politico that Franken tried to forcibly kiss her in 2006. She claims Franken told her, “It’s my right as an entertainer.” - CNBC