Democrats in the House and Senate are divided about Sen. Bob Menendez's (D-NJ) political future after he and his wife were indicted on Friday on bribery charges.
Sen. John Fetterman became the first senator to call for Menendez’s resignation on Saturday. The first-term Democrat said that while Menendez is “entitled to the presumption of innocence,” he can't “continue to wield influence over national policy, especially given the serious and specific nature of the allegations.""I hope he chooses an honorable exit and focuses on his trial," Fetterman wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Democrats hold a slim 51-49 majority over Republicans in the chamber, and there have been threatening cases this year that could further narrow that margin. Along with calls for Menendez’s resignation, Sen. Joe Manchin , a key swing member who is not shy to vote away from the Democrats, has been “thinking seriously” of leaving his party.
Most members agree the charges are heavy but insist Menendez deserves due process. On CNN’s State of the Union, Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin said the charges against him are “equally as serious” as those of former President Donald Trump but “have to be proven under the rule of law,” which is “the responsibility of the government to prove that case.”
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Bob Menendez indictment: What charges could mean for 2024 Senate raceOne analyst changed Bob Menendez's Senate seat from 'Solidly Democratic' to 'Likely Democratic' for 2024 after felony charges of fraud, bribery and extortion.
Consulte Mais informação »
Congressman Andy Kim announces run for Senate, challenging indicted Senator Bob Menendez in NJCongressman Andy Kim announced on Saturday he plans to challenge recently indicted Senator Bob Menendez to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Senate.
Consulte Mais informação »
Rep. Andy Kim announces run for Bob Menendez's Senate seatRep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) announced he will run for Sen. Bob Menendez's (D-NJ) seat after Menendez vowed not to resign despite being indicted on bribery charges on Friday.
Consulte Mais informação »
Andy Kim to run for Senate against indicted NJ Sen. Bob MenendezA day after New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted by a grand jury on federal bribery charges, congressman Andy Kim announced he plans to challenge Menendez to represent the Garden State in the U.S. Senate.
Consulte Mais informação »
New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim announces bid for Senate, challenging indicted Bob MenendezNew Jersey Rep. Andy Kim announces bid for senate, challenging indicted Sen. Bob Menendez
Consulte Mais informação »