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 @CommittedG3rrym4n…ProgressiveNewsElectionsDaily DiscussionSenateElectionNew JerseyDemocraticCandidatesBob Menendez•••2yrs ago

Embattled Sen. Bob Menendez files to run for reelection as Independent candidate

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., has filed a petition with nearly 2,500 signatures, to run for reelection as an Independent, despite being on trial for federal bribery charges.

After much speculation over whether Menendez would run for re-election — given the various criminal charges he faces of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, bribery, acting as a foreign agent, extortion and honest services fraud — he revealed in March that he would not be filing for the Democratic Senate primary.

Instead, Menendez proclaimed at the same time, his desire to run as an independent if he is exonerated during his summer trial.

He did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment on his bid for reelection.

Menendez and his wife, Nadine, have both pleaded not guilty to bribery and obstruction of justice charges. They are accused of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes in the form of cash, gold bars and a Mercedes-Benz, for the benefit of various business persons and the Egyptian government.

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 @BrightHeronRepublicanfrom Texas  commented…2yrs2Y

Republicans, as usual, took the "high road" and expelled Santos before he even had a trial. When has any Democrat ever taken "the high road"?

 @SincereCamelAmerican Solidarity from Ohio  agreed…2yrs2Y

They refuse to expel him and most won't even ask for his resignation.

 @GrasshopperJoeGreenfrom Kansas  commented…2yrs2Y

He should resign.

 @DiplomacyToucanMountainfrom Illinois  commented…2yrs2Y

It’s not that hard, Republicans. You can do the same with your convicted leader.

 @FerretTerryDemocrat from Florida  commented…2yrs2Y

Just like the swamp Trump slithers in. Swamp and Politics are synonymous, and it's always been like this, but now it's on steroids and spiraling downward. We the people must tread very carefully around these swamps; crocodiles love unsuspected prey, and that includes both swamps.

 @MildElandSocialistfrom Maine  commented…2yrs2Y

The money and power is so addicting being in politics he can’t help himself. Getting caught and then telling unbelievable lies and eventually walking away unscathed is equally easy because the swamp protects their own.

 @PuzzledPopulistAmerican Solidarityfrom Maine  commented…2yrs2Y

Figures. He's gotta try something new after his party's been circling the drain. Just what we need, more gridlock.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Would you vote for a candidate who is accused of accepting bribes, if you agreed with their policies and beliefs?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Should the public wait for a legal verdict before judging a political figure's guilt or innocence in such cases?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How much do personal ethics matter to you when deciding whether to support a political candidate?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What are your thoughts on a politician running as an Independent after facing allegations that might tarnish their party's reputation?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Do you think someone on trial for serious crimes should be allowed to run for public office, and why?

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