Sen. Cory Booker Joins Calls For Menendez To Resign

September 26, 2023 Democrats, Scandal

The New York Times reports:

Senator Cory Booker called on Senator Robert Menendez, his fellow New Jersey Democrat, to resign Tuesday morning, ending days of silence after Mr. Menendez was indicted on bribery charges.

As New Jersey’s junior senator, Mr. Booker often has described Mr. Menendez, the senior senator, as a friend, ally and mentor. His decision to condemn Mr. Menendez, and to join the growing chorus of state and federal officials calling on him to step down.

“The details of the allegations against Senator Menendez are of such a nature that the faith and trust of New Jerseyans as well as those he must work with in order to be effective have been shaken to the core,” Mr. Booker said, adding: “I believe stepping down is best for those Senator Menendez has spent his life serving.”

Read the full article. Four other Democratic Senators have joined the calls for Menendez to resign since my most recent post on the issue. At this writing, the number stands at nine with more surely to come shortly. Still no call from Schumer.



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