Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., is considering running for re-election in November as an independent, two sources who spoke with him directly tell NBC News.
Menendez, who along with his wife, Nadine Menendez, is facing 18 federal counts and is charged with taking bribes, has not yet publicly said if he would run again this year; his term is up in January.
Propping up their own indicted candidate for President, the NJGOP expressed outrage in an email:
“Talk about a power obsession… Corrupt Democrat Senator Bob Menendez may launch an Independent bid for re-election, despite facing 18 FEDERAL COUNTS. It feels just yesterday when he was caught with almost $500,000 IN BRIBE CASH and 13 GOLD BARS stuffed in his jacket pockets.”
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According to a recent report by Insider NJ, Senator Bob Menendez is reportedly contemplating running as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in the upcoming election. This news comes as a surprise to many, as Menendez has been a long-time member of the Democratic Party.
Menendez, who has served as a senator from New Jersey since 2006, is facing a tough re-election battle this year. He was recently acquitted of federal corruption charges, but the trial took a toll on his approval ratings and raised questions about his ethics.
The idea of Menendez running as an independent candidate has sparked speculation about his motives and potential impact on the race. Some political analysts believe that Menendez may be trying to distance himself from the Democratic Party in order to appeal to a broader base of voters. Others suggest that he may be trying to avoid a primary challenge from within his own party.
If Menendez does decide to run as an independent candidate, he will face an uphill battle. Independent candidates often struggle to gain traction in major elections, as they lack the resources and support of the major parties. However, Menendez is a seasoned politician with a strong base of support in New Jersey, so he may have a better chance than most.
It remains to be seen whether Menendez will ultimately decide to run as an independent candidate or stick with the Democratic Party. Either way, his decision is sure to have a significant impact on the upcoming election and the political landscape in New Jersey. Voters will have to wait and see how this situation unfolds in the coming months.
