What took the left so long to call Al Franken out? A roundup of editorials Thursday takes a look at the issue.

Opinions from the right:

1. Democrats are finally calling on Al Franken to resign after seventh accuser comes forward. Why now? 

From The Washington Examiner: Why are the Democrats calling for Franken to resign? They want to grab the moral high ground.

2.  Finally, the dam breaks with calls for Al Franken to resign

From azcentral.com: One too many accusations tip the balance against Franken.

3. Al Franken flap gives GOP an inch vs. Elizabeth Warren

From The Boston Herald: The GOP’s one upside from Al Franken’s troubles? Elizabeth Warren’s silence.

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