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JB16057 said:https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/sen-bob-menendez-indicted-federal-charges-rcna111447
Just another Democrat doing Democrat things.... Foreign Relations Committee Chair..... This is his second indictment yet the Democrats still give him these powerful positions.
https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/23/politics/bob-menendez-democrat-republican-what-matters/index.html
corruption is all over the place. it's not a partisan issue.Federal cases against recent members of Congress
These are federal cases against current or former federal lawmakers. I was able to find nine targeting Republicans and eight targeting Democrats.
Former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, a Republican from Nebraska – Found guilty in 2022 of three felonies in a case that centered on campaign contributions.
Former Rep. TJ Cox, a Democrat from California – Still awaiting trial after his 2022 indictment, including for fraudulent campaign contributions.
Former Rep. Duncan Hunter, a Republican from California – Sentenced to 11 months in prison for misusing campaign funds, but later pardoned by Trump.
Former Rep. Chris Collins, a Republican from New York – Sentenced to 26 months in prison for insider trading, but later pardoned by Trump.
Former Rep. Corrine Brown, a Democrat from Florida – Served more than two years for setting up a false charity.
Former Rep. Steve Stockman, a Republican from Texas – Sentenced to 10 years in prison for multiple felonies including fraud and money laundering, but pardoned by Trump after serving part of his sentence.
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner, a Democrat from New York – Sentenced to 21 months in prison for sexting with a minor.
Former Rep. Chaka Fattah, a Democrat from Pennsylvania – Sentenced to 10 years in prison for racketeering, fraud and money laundering.
Former Rep. Michael Grimm, a Republican from New York – Pleaded guilty and sentenced to eight months in prison for tax evasion. Attempted to run again for Congress.
Former Rep. Rick Renzi, a Republican from Arizona – Sentenced to three years for corruption. Pardoned by Trump after he served time.
Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey – Acquitted by a judge and other charges dismissed after a jury deadlocked in a bribery case.
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., a Democrat from Illinois – Sentenced to 30 months in prison for misusing campaign funds.Former Sen. Ted Stevens, a Republican from Alaska – Conviction by jury for lying on ethics forms was later set aside over allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.
Former Rep. William Jefferson, a Democrat from Louisiana – Sentenced to 13 years for corruption and soliciting bribes. There was video of him taking $100,000 from an African official. Served multiple years in prison, but many of the charges were later vacated by a judge based on a US Supreme Court decision.
Former Rep. Bob Ney, a Republican from Ohio – Sentenced to 30 months after a guilty plea for corruption tied to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, a Republican from California – Sentenced to eight years in prison after a guilty plea for bribery. Later pardoned by Trump.
Former Rep. James Traficant, a Democrat from Ohio – Sentenced to eight years in prison for corruption after defending himself during trial. Was later expelled from the House.
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this man is Rep Andy Kim, NJ. He has announced he will run against Menendez ....._____________________________________SIGNATURE________________________________________________
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It looks like Menendez is taking a page from the Clay Davis playbook. That cash was just his savings, because Castro! You know, walking around money! Sheeeeeee-it.His shamelessness is impressive.
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Something like eighteen Democratic senators, including Cory Booker, now calling for Menendez to resign.All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.0
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dem's should just be like the republicans. ignore the scandal and let the guy stay. lol Dems hold themselves to a higher standard than R's at every turn.By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.0
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HughFreakingDillon said:dem's should just be like the republicans. ignore the scandal and let the guy stay. lol Dems hold themselves to a higher standard than R's at every turn.
he apparently took a bribe, which by today's standards, is basically getting lobbied.
all that said, he should resign so the governor can maybe appoint someone else."You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
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gimmesometruth27 said:HughFreakingDillon said:dem's should just be like the republicans. ignore the scandal and let the guy stay. lol Dems hold themselves to a higher standard than R's at every turn.
he apparently took a bribe, which by today's standards, is basically getting lobbied.
all that said, he should resign so the governor can maybe appoint someone else.By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.0 -
APPOINT AL FRANKEN LOLBy The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.0
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R.I.P.Governor Newsom will have to name a replacement soon, but likely not in time to avert a government shutdown. No disrespect to the senator, but I don't understand why she refused to step down months ago."It's a sad and beautiful world"-Roberto Benigni0
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brianlux said:R.I.P.Governor Newsom will have to name a replacement soon, but likely not in time to avert a government shutdown. No disrespect to the senator, but I don't understand why she refused to step down months ago.
just wait until Mitch freezes and never moves again.
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brianlux said:R.I.P.Governor Newsom will have to name a replacement soon, but likely not in time to avert a government shutdown. No disrespect to the senator, but I don't understand why she refused to step down months ago.
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cincybearcat said:brianlux said:R.I.P.Governor Newsom will have to name a replacement soon, but likely not in time to avert a government shutdown. No disrespect to the senator, but I don't understand why she refused to step down months ago.
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brianlux said:R.I.P.Governor Newsom will have to name a replacement soon, but likely not in time to avert a government shutdown. No disrespect to the senator, but I don't understand why she refused to step down months ago.
Earlier this month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom reiterated his pledge to appoint a Black woman to Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat if necessary, but he also said he’d make an “interim appointment” who wouldn’t be any of the candidates who are seeking the seat in next year’s election.
"It would be completely unfair to the Democrats that have worked their tail off," Newsom said in a September 10 interview on NBC's "Meet the Press." "That primary is just a matter of months away. I don't want to tip the balance of that."
That would rule out Rep. Barbara Lee, a Black woman who is one of three House members in the race.
After Newsom’s comments earlier this month, Lee posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that she was “troubled by the Governor’s remarks.”
“The idea that a Black woman should be appointed only as a caretaker to simply check a box is insulting to countless Black women across this country who have carried the Democratic Party to victory election after election,” Lee wrote. “If the Governor intends to keep his promise and appoint a Black woman to the Senate, the people of California deserve the best possible person for that job. Not a token appointment.”
Newsom responded to Lee in an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on September 18.
“I appreciate that point of view,” Newsom said. “If under that hypothetical situation I'm asked to make an appointment, I will make an appointment of an African American woman, period, full stop. And why? Because I think, (the) best person should be there, and I happen to think that representation matters.”
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