Franken pulling the plug? Governor prepares to name successor

Minnesota's governor is planning to announce Wednesday his pick to replace Sen. Al Franken, amid speculation over why the Democratic senator has not yet set his resignation date.

Gov. Mark Dayton's office put out a statement Tuesday saying the governor would make the appointment the following morning at the State Capitol.

The Star Tribune has reported his likeliest choice is Lt. Gov. Tina Smith.

The announcement could well put to rest the simmering speculation that Franken might be keeping the door open to remain in the Senate, if Roy Moore is elected in Tuesday’s Alabama Senate race.

Sen. Franken still has not set a final date for his official resignation, per his office. #mnsen

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