Like other lawmakers in a jam in the Republican Party?
New Jersey Democratic US Senator is signaling he ain’t quiting despite a growing list of Democrats urging him to do so….They ARE WRONG….And they ARE doing what Democrats tend to do….
NOT WAIT….
But throw their party members over board when things get sideways…
He shouldn’t quit untill he gets his day in court….
Below is a WashPost Op-Ed that supports my feeling on this…..
Menendez might be a crook, but like all defendants, he deserves his day in court. An indictment is nothing more than the prosecution’s opening argument, and nothing in that document should be automatically accepted as true. The specific details — FBI agents say they found nearly $500,000 in cash stuffed in the senator’s clothes, closet and a safe in his home, along with gold bars he allegedly received for doing favors for Egyptian nationals — are sensational. But only a trial can establish whether they are proof of illegal behavior.
Calling on prominent figures to leave their jobs at the whiff of scandal or legal trouble puts the presumption of innocence under pressure. A person’s resignation from office or employment cannot be introduced at trial, but the modern media machine means prospective jurors would likely know about it anyway. They might well ask, “Why resign if you’re convinced you’re innocent?” Even the hint of those thoughts taints the fairness of a subsequent trial.
Democracy is also not served by resignations prompted by indictments. People are entitled to elect representatives of their choice, and whenever possible, they deserve the final say over whether officials keep their posts. Politicians who support their colleagues’ resignations do so because they are eager to avoid embarrassment for their party and all the political consequences that comes with it.
That’s cowardice, not leadership…….
Told ya so…..
Manu Raju
@mkraju
Sen. Bon Menendez told his colleagues he will not resign during a speech that lasted about 15 minutes, per senators
“I will not resign,” he said
He also didn’t address his political future — if he will run for re-election.
Told his colleagues he will defend his innocence
Theme music for Bob Menendez and james b
That Black Keys song “Gold on the Ceiling” is also a contender for a Menendez tribute video.
He, he, he…..
Hey?!
Every Senator has a 1/2 million in their house, Right?
FYI
Mikie Sherrill Won’t Challenge Menendez
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) told Punchbowl News that she won’t be running for Senate in New Jersey, ending speculation that the well-regarded Democrat will seek to unseat Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ).
Menendez Corruption Trial Set for May 6
A federal judge on Monday scheduled the trial of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and his wife Nadine on bribery and corruption charges to begin May 6, 2024, CNBC reports.
Andy Kim Way Ahead of Bob Menendez
A new Public Policy Polling survey in New Jersey finds Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) crushing Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) in a Democratic primary, 63% to 10%.