New Jersey’s electoral process just got upended: Andy Kim is fighting against some high-level political arcana
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Menendez independent bid would garner less than 10 percent support in NJ: Poll: A potential independent run from Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) for his Senate seat ...
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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won't run in Democratic primary: U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey says he will not run in the Democratic primary as he ...
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Quick Glance: Senator Bob Menendez Opts Out of N.J. Democratic Primary, Considers Independent Run
- Senator Bob Menendez will not be a candidate in the New Jersey Democratic primary, but is considering running as an independent in November.
- Following new obstruction of justice charges brought by federal prosecutors against Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian, he announced his hope for exoneration this summer to pursue candidacy as an independent Democrat.
- Despite facing accusations, Menendez has maintained his innocence and resisted calls for resignation. This announcement marks the first clear indication of his potential reelection bid since being charged in September.
- The race for Menendez’s seat is already underway with a heated competition between Tammy Murphy, the wife of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and U.S. Representative Andy Kim from Burlington.
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez
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New Jersey first lady exits race to replace Menendez: Tammy Murphy dropping out will pave the way for Rep. Andy Kim to become New Jersey's next senator — and the ...
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Quick Glance: Tammy Murphy Withdraws from Race for Menendez’s Senate Seat
- Tammy Murphy, New Jersey's first lady, has decided to suspend her candidacy for a U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Robert Menendez.
- In order to avoid running a divisive and negative campaign, she chose not to continue competing in the Democratic primary against Representative Andy Kim.
- Following a meeting with Democratic Party leaders, she opted to suspend her campaign and focus entirely on re-electing President Biden and other Democrats.
- As the deadline for filing petitions with at least 1,000 signatures has passed, her name will not appear on the primary ballot.
US judge scraps New Jersey's ballot design for June primary: A federal judge on Friday forced New Jersey to scrap its unique primary ballot design that gives ...
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Menendez Pleads Not Guilty on Obstruction Charges: Senator Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, pleaded not guilty to obstruction of justice. So did his wife ...
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Quick Glance: Menendez Denies Obstruction Charges
- Senator Robert Menendez from New Jersey pleaded not guilty to an obstruction of justice charge.
- This marks the third time in six months that Senator Menendez has appeared in court to respond to new criminal charges.
- In addition to the existing charges of bribery and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government, Menendez was also charged with obstruction of justice.
- The charge was added last week in an updated indictment against the senator, his wife, and two New Jersey businessmen.
Scoop: Top progressive group endorses Summer Lee, Andy Kim: Pro-Israel groups have moved to boot progressives from their seats in November.
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Embattled Sen. Bob Menendez Won’t Run for Re-Election: Report: On Thursday, the lawmaker said he would not be resigning, but when asked if he would run for ...
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Senate candidate Rep. Andy Kim sues to abolish N.J. machine’s ‘county line’ ballot system
nydailynews.com/2024/02/26/senate-candidate-rep-andy-kim-sues-to-abolish-n-j-machines-county-line-ballot-system/
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Charges Against Menendez on Grounds of Immunity: Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey could appeal the ruling, which could end up ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/14/nyregion/menendez-bribery-charges-congressional-immunity.html
Democrats revolt against party leaders in race to replace Menendez: First lady Tammy Murphy’s status as front-runner hit by key convention loss, polling
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Fetterman tries to ban indicted Sen. Menendez from classified briefings as the two Democrats trade barbs
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Fetterman backs Andy Kim as Democrats scramble to keep Menendez's Senate seat in New Jersey
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The Menendez Bribery Case: What We Know: Senator Robert Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat, was charged with accepting bribes, including cash ...
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Quick Glance: Senator Accused of Introducing Qatari Royal to Aid NJ Businessman
- Menendez accused of helping businessman secure a deal with Qatari Investment Co.
- No new charges, but allegations pertain to 2021-2023.
- Indictment states Menendez accepted cash and gold bars to induce investments.
- Public statements by Menendez supporting Qatar government provided to businessman.
Internal poll shows Andy Kim with big NJ lead; Menendez at just 3 percent: Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) released an internal poll Tuesday that shows him with a large ...
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Fetterman calls for Menendez ouster, says actions ‘more sinister’ than Santos : Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) renewed his call Friday for the Senate to vote to ...
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Santos gets expelled from Congress. Fetterman says this senator should be next: During an interview on “The View” shortly after the House of Representatives’ ...
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Biden Labor nominee stalls in Senate as Manchin, Menendez vote with Republicans - UPI.com
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Tammy Murphy, New Jersey's first lady, will seek Bob Menendez's US Senate seat: Tammy Murphy, wife of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, plans to run for the Senate ...
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Democrats in Bob Menendez's power base ditch him for Tammy Murphy: It deals a huge blow to the senior senator's chances of another term.
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The rise of Menendez nemesis Tammy Murphy: How a former Republican from Virginia became New Jersey's Democratic frontrunner for U.S. Senate
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Andy Kim launches formal challenge to Menendez: ‘It’s about being a decent human being’
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NJ Sen. Robert Menendez approval rating dives to 6% as Tammy Murphy racks up endorsements
nydailynews.com/2023/11/20/nj-sen-robert-menendez-approval-rating-dives-to-6-as-tammy-murphy-racks-up-endorsements/
Tammy Murphy, N.J. Governor’s Wife, Prepares to Run for Menendez’s Seat: Ms. Murphy has never held or sought elected office but is in a strong position to take ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/01/nyregion/tammy-murphy-senate-robert-menendez-seat.html
Bob Menendez Wife Nadine Arslanian Menendez Got Job at Egypt-Linked COVID Lab Fusion Diagnostics Laboratories
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Fetterman introduces internal sanctions bill targeting Menendez: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) made his crusade against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J ...
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70 percent of New Jersey residents want Menendez to resign: poll: A majority of New Jersey residents in a new poll said they want Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J ...
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Fetterman calls on full Senate to expel Menendez after new charge: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Thursday called on the full Senate to vote on a resolution to ...
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Analysis | Tip: Don’t demand prosecution of crimes you are (allegedly) doing: In a superseding indictment made public Thursday, letters from Sen ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/12/menendez-indictment-letters/
Quick Glance: Bob Menendez charged as unregistered agent of Egypt
- Federal prosecutors have revised the indictment against U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife, charging them with conspiring to have him act as an agent of Egypt and Egyptian officials.
- The indictment accuses Menendez of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act, which requires individuals to register with the U.S. government if they are acting as an 'agent of a foreign principal.'
- It alleges that in May 2019, Menendez, his wife, and a business associate named Wael Hana, met with an Egyptian intelligence official in Menendez's Senate office in Washington.
- Menendez was accused of passing along information about employees at the U.S. Embassy in Egypt and transmitting nonpublic information to Egyptian officials about military aid.
New Jersey, this is no way to elect a U.S. Senator | Opinion: While First Lady Tammy Murphy's announcement that she will run for Menendez's Senate seat ...
nj.com/opinion/2023/11/new-jersey-this-is-no-way-to-choose-a-senator-opinion.html
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New Jersey authorities probe fatal 2018 crash involving Sen. Bob Menendez's wife: The crash killed a man while Nadine Menendez was driving at night.
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Quick Glance: Menendez's Wife Involved in Fatal Car Accident in 2018
- Nadine Menendez, wife of Senator Robert Menendez, was involved in a fatal car accident in New Jersey in 2018.
- A retired cop helped her at the scene, despite not knowing her.
- The accident was mentioned in the indictment against the senator and his wife.
- According to the indictment, a businessman financed a new car for Nadine Menendez in exchange for the senator attempting to interfere in another criminal case.
‘Comes with the job’: why political corruption is a rite of passage in New Jersey
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Dems’ bad dream: Menendez taunts party with potential reelect: More than half of Senate Democrats have now called on the indicted senator to resign. Beyond that ...
politico.com/news/2023/10/10/senate-democrats-bob-menendez-primary-challengers-00120262
Menendez Indictment Looks Like Egypt Recruiting Intelligence Source, Say Former CIA Officials
theintercept.com/2023/09/27/menendez-indictment-egypt-intelligence/
Quick Glance: Calls for Bob Menendez's Resignation
- Senator Bob Menendez to make first remarks following indictment
- Democratic senators call for Bob Menendez's resignation
- Many Democratic officials in New Jersey also call for Menendez's resignation
- Democratic Representative Andy Kim to challenge Menendez
Menendez, addressing Democratic senators, reiterates he will not resign amid indictment
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Quick Glance: Lively Indictment of Bob Menendez in New Jersey
- A senator from New Jersey and his unusual savings habits
- More than two dozen Democratic senators call for Menendez's resignation
- Pennsylvania swing voters may see advertisements about Menendez
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Bob Menendez’s daughter says MSNBC colleagues will cover story ‘aggressively’: Alicia Menendez, weekend anchor on liberal network, says she has been watching ...
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Scandal-tarred Sen. Bob Menendez trails Rep. Andy Kim by 6-1 margin in N.J. Democratic primary poll
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Sen. Bob Menendez, facing corruption charges, rebuffs calls for his resignation: The New Jersey lawmaker delivered his first post-indictment remarks on Monday.
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Sen. Bob Menendez’s refusal to step down despite a scathing federal corruption indictment – which could land him in prison for decades – is making New Jersey ... Show more
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Sen. Menendez says he ‘won’t jeopardize any seat in N.J.’ when asked if he’ll run for re-election
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Paid articlePaid Judge sets date for Sen. Menendez’s corruption trial: Also, state Senate Republicans want an investigation into allegations that U.S. Sen ...
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Paid articlePaid Congress stares down shutdown deadline: The House and Senate this week are staring down a Sept. 30 deadline to fund the government, with a shutdown becoming more ...
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Rep. Watson Coleman will give back Menendez PAC money: Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) says she will return 2022 campaign donations she received from Sen ...
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Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says his plan would help put concerns about the 2020 election "behind us."
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WATCH LIVE: New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez holds briefing as fellow Democrats call for resignation
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Sen. Bob Casey is no shrinking violet: Tackling MAGA Republicans is not for the fainthearted.
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New Jersey first lady fielding calls to run for Menendez seat: New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy is facing calls to run for Sen. Bob Menendez’s (D-N.J ...
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Rep. Andy Kim Announces Primary Challenge To Indicted Sen. Bob Menendez: The third-term congressman may not be the only Democrat to enter the race.
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Christie slams Menendez but rules out Senate run : New Jersey's former governor said he saw no "legal, or plausible, or ethical explanation" for ...
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Menendez gains a primary opponent as calls for his resignation grow after indictment
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Trial in Menendez Corruption Case Is Scheduled for Next May: The date would place the trial just one month before the New Jersey primary. Senator Menendez had ...
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Lucinda Creighton: Democrats must be willing to call out their own ‘swamp’ politicians or risk losing election
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Paid articlePaid N.J. Sen. Bob Menendez escaped legal peril once. Can he do it again?: A sprawling criminal probe has renewed scrutiny of the powerful Democrat ...
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Senate Votes to Repeal AUMFs 20 Years After Illegal Invasion of Iraq: The United States Senate has voted to repeal the authorizations for the 1991 Gulf War and ...
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Small town mayor files to challenge Menendez in 2024 Democratic primary : Joe Signorello III has developed a relatively high profile for a mayor of a town of ...
politico.com/news/2023/02/09/mayor-challenge-menendez-2024-democratic-primary-00082031
Texas AG Ken Paxton corruption investigation shifting to D.C.: The investigation stems from actions Paxton took in 2020 when his former top deputies accused him ...
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Paid articlePaid New wave of Hispanic lawmakers to hit House: Coverage of the 2022 midterms focused heavily on Hispanic voters, but Latino candidates also left a mark: voters ...
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Senator Robert Menendez Faces a New Federal Investigation: The inquiry comes five years after the Justice Department dropped its corruption case against Mr ...
nytimes.com/2022/10/26/nyregion/bob-menendez-federal-investigation.html
Senate panel advances Taiwan policy overhaul: The Senate Foreign Relations committee on Wednesday advanced bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/international/3643197-senate-panel-advances-taiwan-policy-overhaul/
Friendly Fire: Menendez plays hardball, and Alex Jones gets beaned: How will abortion affect the Kean-Malinowski vote?
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