The condemnation of indicted Sen. Robert Menendez by fellow Democrats stands in stark contrast to the see-no-evil response of Republicans who not only excuse the serial indictments of former President Trump but double-down in support.
The latest case, rendered in a 39-page indictment, accuses Menendez and his wife, Nadine, of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to wield his political influence on behalf of the Egyptian government and business associates in New Jersey.Authorities said a search of their home turned up more than $480,000 in cash stuffed in envelopes and jackets embroidered with Menendez’s name, more than $100,000 in gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz convertible parked in the couple’s garage.
Removing Menendez would also eliminate the possibility of putting his seat in play in 2024, when Democrats face a stiff challenge keeping, and reduce the risk of him dragging down Democrats in New Jersey’s legislative contests this fall.
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