He has been convicted of corruption connected to foreign influence activities…
The seat IS a safe Democratic one….
Update…
“Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he’s planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges,” CBS News reports.
Said Menendez: “I can tell you that I have not resigned nor have I spoken to any so called allies… Seems to me that there is an effort to try to force me into a statement. Anyone who knows me knows that’s the worst way to achieve a goal with me,”
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has told allies that he will resign from Congress after being convicted on federal corruption charges, NBC News reports.
“Menendez, who had been defiant for months in the face of calls from dozens of Senate Democrats to resign, appears to have finally relented after the guilty verdict and growing threats to expel him if he refused.”
“He is calling allies to them of his intention to resign, these sources said, ending would end a three-decade career in Congress that included a powerful committee chairmanship, writing major legislation and two criminal trials over allegations of corruption.”
Leans Democrat, maybe even likely Democrat, but it cannot be classified as “Safe.” Obviously, it is better for them if Menendez is ending his Independent campaign. (Did he say he will do that too?)
Last poll had the Democrat up by 7. I think Kim will win but that does not equate to “safe.”
Will Gov. Murphy appoint his wife to the Senate? He has deliberately refused to explicitly endorse Andy Kim. He says he supports the ticket but he is clearly upset at Kim for knocking his wife out of the race.
Oh BOY!….
The Senator backs out of stepping down…..
Bob Menendez Will Resign Next Month
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) will resign his seat Aug. 20, the Washington Post reports.
Menendez was convicted on 16 criminal bribery and corruption charges earlier this month.