Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) faces mounting pressure and criticism following his indictment on 18 criminal counts including bribery, fraud, and extortion. Despite the allegations, Menendez has defiantly refused to resign. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed disappointment in Menendez but has not called for his resignation. Public opinion has turned sharply against Menendez, with 75% of state residents believing he is guilty and 63% saying he should resign, including 59% of Democrats, according to recent polls. The controversy comes amid a Democratic primary race for Menendez's Senate seat, with candidates including Rep. Andy Kim and New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy. Menendez's legal troubles and the public's reaction have sparked a debate on standards and accountability in the Senate.
More than six in 10 New Jersey voters said Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez, who's facing federal bribery, fraud, and extortion charges, should resign, according to Monmouth University poll results released Thursday. https://t.co/5Y98SJKHCE
Gold bar Bob Menendez will not run for re-election to Senate in November — but still refuses to quit https://t.co/IE1iealFsk https://t.co/gxAKyHjTQ2
Well that’s another unfortunate thing. I’ve learned that @TammyMurphyNJ has largely transferred the Cuomo campaign mgmt team to help her try to win. Well before this, but especially now, I am all in for @AndyKimNJ. I think very highly of him as a leader and a person. https://t.co/G577suAwnh
The New Jersey filing deadline is March 25. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), facing multiple federal indictments, has until 4 p.m. that day to file for renomination. In a New Jersey Democratic primary field that includes Rep. Andy Kim and New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy.
.@SenSchumer ‘very disappointed’ in @SenatorMenendez after new indictment but stops short of resignation call https://t.co/xgbWtT9osd https://t.co/xgbWtT9osd
According to a new poll, a majority of New Jersey residents believe embattled Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) should resign amid a barrage of federal bribery, fraud and extortion charges levied against him https://t.co/aOcz1WtBQW https://t.co/iO4XcBChhh
New Jerseyans to Menendez: Get out https://t.co/KLiQ51PTF4
New Jersey voters are much more likely to believe Menendez is guilty now than after his first indictment https://t.co/LrxBnUPJsj
Bob Menendez defiant after third indictment and tells me “no” he will NOT resign Asked if he will run for reelection, he said: “That’s a different question.” Fetterman calls Menendez a “sleazeball” https://t.co/vENVDptlTj
Via @MonmouthPoll, "75% of state residents believe Menendez is probably guilty of the current charges and 63% say he should resign now – including 59% of Democrats who want him to step down." https://t.co/FZN0vTzLW7
Why TF is Senator Menendez still on a committee?
How is Bob Menendez Still in the United States Senate? https://t.co/rsjqmxefIC
Chuck Schumer has expressed his disappointment with Senator Bob Menendez. Menendez was charged with obstruction of justice in a superseding indictment in his bribery case, resulting in a new total of 18 criminal counts against the senator. https://t.co/OCljhoeXpN
Bob Menendez Faces New Charges in Egypt & Qatar Bribery Case https://t.co/bwAOOxw9B9
Sen. Schumer isn’t mad folks… he is disappointed. https://t.co/XvyHSCkal9
Sen. Schumer expresses disappointment in Sen. Menendez but refuses to call for his resignation. READ: https://t.co/RPfTgZsNnQ #ChuckSchumer #Menendez #senate #congress #politics #news #viral #explorepage https://t.co/4LIaKLTAA1
Tammy Murphy hires veteran operative at pivotal moment in New Jersey's Senate primary https://t.co/rWzxvhEwcm
Schumer supported the expulsion of George Santos from the chamber he doesn't control. The (D)iffe(R)ence is so subtle! https://t.co/t30NWMAjpn https://t.co/nIlRjnpj5P
Chuck Schumer repeatedly refuses to call on disgraced Bob Menendez to resign. https://t.co/toI0wKBs0u
Q: Should Sen. Menendez resign? SCHUMER: "I'm very disappointed" Q: "Why are you OK with him serving in your caucus, sitting on committees, attending classified briefings when he's been charged with bribery, conspiracy, and obstruction..." SCHUMER: "I'm deeply disappointed" https://t.co/RfiVd6rgvj
.@AndyKimNJ commands significant favorability lead over opponent in New Jersey Senate race to unseat Menendez: Poll https://t.co/U0TON4aSvs https://t.co/U0TON4aSvs
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sidesteps repeated questions about Bob Menendez. Asked him why it’s OK to have some charged with bribery, obstruction, conspiracy to serve on committees, in his caucus and attend classified briefings. “The Senate has standards, we should all…
.@SenSchumer "The Senate has certain standards that we must live up to. I am very disappointed that Senator Menendez has not lived up to those standards." https://t.co/cuJtNihp13
Schumer gives same answer 3 times after questions about Menendez being indicted for bribery & obstruction: “The bottom line is as I've said the Senate has certain standards that we must live up to. I am very disappointed that Senator Menendez has not lived up to those standards”
Schumer on Menendez. Says virtually the same thing three times when asked: The Senate has standards. I’m disappointed..He has not lived up to those standards
Monmouth NJ Poll (RVs) Andy Kim Favorability: Dems: 48%-2% (+46) Overall: 28%-10% (+18) Tammy Murphy Favorability: Dems: 24%-13% (+11) Overall: 14%-26% (-12) Very similar to the FDU poll’s findings last month, which also had Andy up 32-20 over Tammy in the Dem primary. https://t.co/4brnK4ZIRU
It’s insane that Menendez hasn’t been expelled at this point. The evidence is so overwhelming that leaving him in a position of influence and access is beyond irresponsible. https://t.co/y653rEpmji
House GOP expelled George Santos after his indictment. His vote was valuable, but they did it anyway. Yet this guy remains a voting member of the slim Dem Senate majority, even as far more serious charges pile up. Spare me “country over party” lectures from these people. https://t.co/WfP25HNT9R
Prosecutors say U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez had attorneys tell investigators they thought payments made by a businessman and another defendant on a home mortgage and a car were loans. The say Menendez knew they were bribes. The senator denies any wrongdoing. ⤵ https://t.co/MyYkYf4X1W
The Biden DOJ is only going after Senator Bob Menendez because Menendez is fighting for us. Besides, he's a sitting Senator. He needs immunity to do his job. Without immunity, he can be indicted anytime he does something Biden doesn't like. That's how this all works, right?
To all the Democrats who voted to kick out Santos, its your turn now Senator Bob Menendez (D-Gold Bars) indicted AGAIN