Senator Bob Menendez, facing legal issues with federal charges, is reportedly considering running for re-election as an independent in November. The Democrat did not deny the idea when questioned by NBC News. This move could potentially lead to a three-way race in New Jersey, raising the possibility of a Republican winning a Senate seat in the state for the first time since 1972. Menendez, who is alleged to have accepted bribes and faces 18 federal counts, has not publicly confirmed his candidacy for this year's election.
Primary ballot in N.J. is ‘unconstitutional,’ state attorney general says New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin’s office said it will not defend the way primary ballots are designed in the state following a lawsuit from Rep. Andy Kim, who says the ballots give preferential…
New Jersey’s unique primary ballot design is “unconstitutional,” said the state attorney general’s office. It also said it would not defend the state in a lawsuit brought by a Democratic congressman to change the design. https://t.co/6S4tYiVVG5
NJ attorney general says county line system is 'unconstitutional' ahead of Senate primary https://t.co/2QkZ4bYc3K
New Jersey AG weighs in on controversial ballot design in Senate race to replace Menendez https://t.co/XgH6K1QN9w
The criminal charges against New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez — which include allegations of accepting gifts and cash in exchange for official acts— have prompted a bipartisan attempt in Congress to expand federal law on bribery. https://t.co/yBo2Qw0D77
The bribery charges against Sen. Menendez are proof that we need stronger ethics laws for public officials. That’s why I’m introducing my bipartisan GOLD Standard Act to strengthen federal bribery law & help stop corruption among public officials. https://t.co/TmAu5JQaH2
Sen. Menendez’s constitutional challenge to his indictment on charges of bribery and acting as a foreign agent on behalf of Egypt was rejected by a federal court. https://t.co/FlkKyQZ5DN
Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez relishes in speculation on next political move https://t.co/dzhIfh3W0s https://t.co/dzhIfh3W0s
Allegations that Sen. Bob Menendez took bribes in the form of gold bars has led to the introduction of the GOLD Standard Act. It's aimed at strengthening bribery laws sparked by the federal bribery charges against the senator. https://t.co/afKuwwSI1R
A bipartisan group of House members introduced legislation to strengthen federal bribery law, inspired by the Menendez indictments, called – I kid you not – the GOLD Standard Act. Rep. Andy Kim, who is running for Menendez's seat, is a co-sponsor. @Axios https://t.co/641lBk4Ue7
BREAKING: Representatives Angie Craig and Nancy Mace just introduced a bill to close loopholes in bribery laws. It's called the Gifts for Officials, Legislators and Delegates (GOLD) Standard Act. Clear reference to Senator Menendez, who has allegedly been bribed with gold bars. https://t.co/STtf0nRIC8
Charges against Sen. Bob Menendez have prompted new bipartisan anti-bribery House bill that alludes to the gold bars mentioned in his indictment. https://t.co/TaTq9i9iEX
Indicted U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is considering re-election in November as an independent, sources say. Menendez faces 18 federal charges and has not yet publicly said whether he will run again this year. https://t.co/FFZhxLJQcO
A federal judge has rejected Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D-N.J.) claims that he has legislative immunity, and therefore cannot be prosecuted in the initial four conspiracy charges against the New Jersey lawmaker. https://t.co/lLn5Xv345s
Sen. Bob Menendez cannot escape federal prosecution on grounds that he has legislative immunity from four conspiracy charges alleging that he accepted bribes including cash and gold bars in exchange for delivering favors to three New Jersey businessmen... https://t.co/ArNnVWEa1V
Sen. Bob Menendez cannot escape federal prosecution on grounds that he has legislative immunity from four conspiracy charges alleging that he accepted bribes in exchange for delivering favors to three New Jersey businessmen, a judge ruled. https://t.co/n1xU3QuniN
Judge rules Sen. Bob Menendez cannot escape federal prosecution on conspiracy charges on grounds of legislative immunity https://t.co/eA5GmOQKcK
Judge rejects Bob Menendez’s legislative immunity claims https://t.co/VYdrRVQixV
A New York federal judge on Thursday rejected U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez's bid to dismiss his bribery case, ruling none of the government's allegations could be considered protected activity under the U.S. Constitution. https://t.co/kQTpY708ZI https://t.co/lrxfoB3H8d
Sen. Bob Menendez cannot escape federal prosecution on grounds that he has legislative immunity from four conspiracy charges alleging that he accepted bribes including cash and gold bars in exchange for delivering favors to three New Jersey businessmen. https://t.co/hMJAe4WnQB
Judge rejects Sen. Bob Menendez’s claims that legislative immunity protects him from bribery charges https://t.co/YgWt1yD4Pv https://t.co/YZOebtmfoV
BREAKING: A federal judge in New York declined to dismiss bribery charges against Sen. Bob Menendez, ruling his conduct is not protected by the nature of his job as a U.S. senator or as then-chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee. https://t.co/2XqxUT2urw https://t.co/lmr4OKhQ4l
BREAKING: A federal judge in New York declined to dismiss bribery charges against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez. https://t.co/IcB2Oy9hxc
Judge in New York declines to dismiss charges against Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case https://t.co/MY8sSCuTCh https://t.co/iBXu2wEzge
A Manhattan judge refused on Thursday to dismiss bribery and other charges against Senator Robert Menendez on the grounds that they violate constitutional protections afforded to members of Congress. Menendez could file an appeal of the ruling. https://t.co/czuq5gsitl
Amid his criminal indictment, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) is not shooting down a report that he is considering running for reelection as an independent. https://t.co/o09MBzLur9
Judge rejects Sen. Menendez's claims that legislative immunity protects him from bribery charges https://t.co/5HO7m5m0os
Robert Menendez is reportedly considering running as an independent in the New Jersey Senate race. If he runs, he can use campaign funds to pay the lawyers defending him on corruption charges. https://t.co/kQ08hziY78
Fetterman on NBC report that indicted NJ Sen. Bob Menendez is considering running for reelection as an independent: “I dare him. Go ahead, dude. If that sleaze ball wants to pull 7%, go right ahead”
ICYMI: Bob Menendez probably just wants to stay out of jail by any means necessary https://t.co/nab0eu340u
Sen. Bob Menendez, is considering launching a re-election campaign as an independent, according to NBC News. https://t.co/yf0QFmppzi
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J. is looking to keep his job as a U.S. Senator, but this time he's looking to run as an Independent. https://t.co/m40LOe45gW
Menendez faces 18 federal counts and is alleged to have accepted bribes. He has not said publicly if he would run again this year. https://t.co/zlB7MM2VU8
Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., is considering running for re-election in November as an independent, two sources who spoke with him directly tell NBC News. https://t.co/02yYOgzBxA
Sen. Bob Menendez is considering running for re-election in November as an independent candidate, a news outlet reported Thursday, as the embattled Democrat faces more than a dozen federal charges. https://t.co/AiJ0GFSv5V
Bob Menendez reportedly running as an independent in New Jersey, making it a three-way race, raises the prospect that a Republican could win a Senate seat in New Jersey for the first time since 1972
Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez is considering running for re-election in November as an independent, sources say. The Democrat did not deny the idea when speaking with @JulieNBCNews. https://t.co/wnhTWdICMO https://t.co/oc1m6ZRtFv
NEW Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez is considering running for re-election in November as an independent, two sources who spoke with him directly tell NBC News. This is insane. Not only the disgraced NJ Senator must not run for reelection, he should be expelled from the Senate now https://t.co/0DCntqJNKe
Sen. Bob Menendez Reportedly Considering Re-Election Bid As An Independent As Legal Issues Mount https://t.co/1GxBWctypn https://t.co/7xFvvU1eRW
Indicted Senator Bob Menendez is considering running for re-election as an independent https://t.co/eZd3t4U8Xn
Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez Might Run for Reelection as Independent to Help with Legal Bills https://t.co/INr47BhWBE