Al Franken Discussing With His Family Whether to Resign (Exclusive)

Sen. Al Franken is discussing with his family whether to resign from his office, but no decision has been made, his office told TheWrap.

Franken’s team also denied a Minnesota Public Radio report that Franken will resign Thursday. Although Franken does plan to make a statement, no decision has been made on whether he will resign, the office said.

A dozen of Franken’s fellow Democrats have called on him to resign in response to seven women accusing him of unwanted groping or other sexual contact. Six female Demcoratic senators held a news conference on Wednesday saying he should step aside.

“I do not feel that he should continue to serve,” said New York’s Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. “Everyone will make their own judgment.