Statement by Rep. Mikie Sherrill on Menendez Guilty Verdict
“This is a sad day for the Garden State. Following this extremely serious verdict, I once again call on Senator Menendez to immediately resign and for his access to classified national security information to be revoked. If he refuses to resign from the Senate, he should be expelled. New Jersey deserves leadership that puts the people and our country first – not profit or self interest.”
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Calls for Expulsion of Menendez from Sherrill – Insider NJ
In a recent development, there have been growing calls for the expulsion of Senator Bob Menendez from the Democratic Party by Representative Mikie Sherrill. The calls come in the wake of allegations of corruption and unethical behavior against Menendez.
Menendez, who has been a long-standing member of the Democratic Party, has come under fire for his alleged involvement in a bribery scandal with a wealthy donor. The allegations have raised serious concerns about his integrity and fitness to serve as a representative of the people.
Representative Sherrill, who represents New Jersey’s 11th congressional district, has been a vocal critic of Menendez and has called for his expulsion from the party. In a statement, Sherrill said, “The allegations against Senator Menendez are deeply troubling and raise serious questions about his ability to effectively represent the people of New Jersey. It is time for the Democratic Party to take a stand and expel him from our ranks.”
The calls for Menendez’s expulsion have sparked a heated debate within the Democratic Party, with some members expressing support for Sherrill’s stance while others defend Menendez and argue that he should be given the opportunity to defend himself against the allegations.
Despite the controversy surrounding Menendez, he has maintained his innocence and vowed to fight the allegations against him. In a statement, Menendez said, “I have always acted in the best interests of the people of New Jersey and I will continue to do so. These allegations are baseless and I will not let them distract me from my work as a senator.”
As the calls for Menendez’s expulsion continue to grow, it remains to be seen how the Democratic Party will respond to the situation. The outcome of this controversy could have far-reaching implications for both Menendez and the party as a whole.
