Submitted by TroyMcClure10 t3_ye1u3j in newjersey
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s1ugg0 t1_itvmcl5 wrote
I loath Senator Menendez as much as any other rational adult.
But we're going to need a better source than a reporter from Semafor. The organization was created by Editor-in-Chief Ben Smith formerly of Buzzfeed.
By all means heap scorn and derision on old Bobby. But I'd prefer a more reputable source for this type of news.
EDIT. You are not the first to comment additional sources. His own office made a public statement hours ago. Read the rest of the thread.
TheOkGazoo t1_itvs67e wrote
Buzzfeed News is legit news paid for by bullshit lists from BuzzFeed.
s1ugg0 t1_itvt7f3 wrote
Cool. You do you man. I prefer wait for a second source when the first one is anonymous sources paid for by click bait quizzes of "Which Kardashian are you?"
Especially when it's an accusation of a criminal investigation. And I don't think that's unreasonable.
Special_FX_B t1_itvvkev wrote
Without reading let me guess. Something involving the pharmaceutical industry.
Head_Ologist t1_itw03qa wrote
Just a heads up, BuzzFeed news won the Pulitzer for international reporting in 2021. It is a credible news organization.
CompletePen8 t1_itw5skr wrote
buzzfeeds news shop was pretty good, it wasn't like listicles and tryguys, it was closer to bbc for a while.
Superfool t1_itw7hrn wrote
Malinowski has an uphill climb with the way the new districts have been drawn. If he loses to Kean, I'd love for him to replace Menendez.
Jsmith0730 t1_itwdd0f wrote
NJ and political scandals. Name a more iconic duo. It’s been awhile so I guess we were due for one.
Maleficent_Kale7442 t1_itwdueg wrote
The only thing more sketchy than Bob is Mediaite...
Shot-Exercise5522 t1_itwg6su wrote
Hudson County corruption? No way hahah
murphydcat t1_itwhtr2 wrote
Which is so corrupt it makes Hudson County pols look like angels.
murphydcat t1_itwhyg3 wrote
I wonder if Menendez will be able to reuse this quip when he skated in 2017: “To those who were digging my political grave so they could jump into my seat, I know who you are and I won’t forget you,”
8Deer-JaguarClaw t1_itwkeae wrote
> Name a more iconic duo.
Chicago and political scandals?
PirateForward8827 t1_itwoegy wrote
Unfortunately NJ is worse.
ratatosk212 t1_itwopuy wrote
I knew good ol' Honest Bob would be back at it.
psuedonymously t1_itwxm4k wrote
We have fewer governors in jail
BILLTHETHRILL17 t1_itwycjd wrote
My mother was a teacher for 30 years and had nothing good to say about this guy. Good riddance I say
pu1pfriction t1_itwzdfz wrote
Let's hope it sticks this time. Don't forget that he and his corrupt doctor friend made old people get unnecessary surgeries.
sutisuc t1_itx0zuy wrote
Why do you think that?
sutisuc t1_itx120a wrote
I’d vote NY being worse than us as well.
CrackaZach05 t1_itx2dmm wrote
But he'll still be voted in again next term. His do-nothing son is about to become a member of congress. Its disgusting the Hudson County political wheel needs to be smashed.
TimSPC t1_itx6fmx wrote
s1ugg0 t1_itx6p1s wrote
Yes I saw. And his office put out a statement about it.
PirateForward8827 t1_itx7lav wrote
True, but that could mean the ones in NJ are better at cover ups.
KingHarambeRIP t1_itx7rvp wrote
Every time he’s up for a primary vote, I pray it’s the last.
PirateForward8827 t1_itx80ge wrote
Lived in NJ over 50 years. I've known some politicians, and I've known some people that paid for favors and influence.
johnny5ive t1_itx8yz4 wrote
Duh-2020 t1_itx9i7z wrote
Cook county Illinois, the home of the truthful phrase.... Vote early, vote often....
SkyeMreddit t1_itxcxgl wrote
The timing of the article is uncanny
CreatrixAnima t1_itxgovl wrote
Do you mean he stopped being under investigation for a while?
ConnextStrategies t1_itxmb0i wrote
Phil Murphy should run for his seat
TheBravadoBoy t1_itxqga7 wrote
Hmm I wonder if history will repeat and he’ll get charged, dropped on a technicality, and backed by democrat leadership with no questions asked
infamousdx t1_itxsyrs wrote
Menendez again?! What a surprise!! At least this time it wasn't a foreign underage prostitute.
Leftblankthistime t1_itxu213 wrote
Can we please vote him out?
theexpertgamer1 t1_itxwx63 wrote
He has baggage too. Ethics investigations or whatever. (I still want him to win)
Superfool t1_itxxi5l wrote
Not really though. That’s what the republican attack ads say. Truth is he self reported his own investments to the ethics committee, they told him what changes to make to be in compliance, and he resolved it.
BloodSubject6661 t1_itxxt0l wrote
Hope they have a clear case to remove him - garbage
BloodSubject6661 t1_ity14ii wrote
And don’t forget the underage hookers in the DR - I guess when you beat a rap, you believe you’re invincible.
Ok_Sherbert07201 t1_ity36j5 wrote
God let him be replaced by someone else.
onehighlander t1_ity4fac wrote
Yep. They will vote column 2 without fail. Fools vote columns. You need to evaluate each candidate and vote
Barbourwhat t1_ityfz5k wrote
As long as he has the ‘D’ in front of his title, I doubt this goes far. The NJ Democrat machine (which I did some work for 15 years ago) knows how to keep their high profile members safe.
TalonusDuprey t1_itz1e2o wrote
And yet voters will continue to vote the line without doing any research on the individuals they're actually voting for. Surprise surprise....
___whoops___ t1_itz687f wrote
He'll skate and get voted in again. Disgusting.
BILLTHETHRILL17 t1_itzki22 wrote
I'll be voting. Tell others
Appropriate_Row402 t1_itztfz9 wrote
And nj will keep voting him in. Wonder why?
Obvious_Ad9670 t1_itzy0xp wrote
Doesn't matter, he will not vote to ban abortion
W2XG t1_iu08bf2 wrote
All I gotta do is look at the opposition for 5 minutes. Bob Hugin was pro-trump and anti-choice. Have to vote for the lesser of two evils. I'll vote for Menendez because he represents me as a constituent as closely as I can get in the legislature, not because he's a good dude. If he's breaking the law, let the legal system take him down, and gimme another candidate.
sutisuc t1_iu0esk4 wrote
Eh “I lived somewhere” isn’t the best evidence because someone could just say that they lived in Illinois for fifty years and it’s worse than NJ. Definitely more people in government actually go to jail in Chicago/IL than they do in NJ so I’d definitely give the edge to them.
PirateForward8827 t1_iu0ms8h wrote
That wasn't my only evidence. And the fact that more people in government go to jail in Chicago/IL than NJ isn't persuasive. Just because more get caught and convicted doesn't prove that there is more crime and corruption.
sutisuc t1_iu0n5um wrote
What’s your other non anecdotal evidence? And sure but again you’re just speculating wildly in that case which isn’t particularly useful.
PirateForward8827 t1_iu0o1qr wrote
NJ has more governmental units (county, cities, towns, villages, school districts, authorities, etc.) than IL. There is almost no contract granted in NJ, whether it be for construction, legal services, insurance, investment advice, etc. without some payoff or influence peddling.
onehighlander t1_iu1uazr wrote
He is not up for reelection until 2024 and you have no idea who is running against. So that is a stupid comment made by a uninformed person. you should always vote the candidate, not the party. Nobody should vote straight column 1 or straight column 2.
Obvious_Ad9670 t1_iu1wzgi wrote
You switch parties? Your logic is flawed.
onehighlander t1_iu202y5 wrote
Nope. Only a fool blindly follows one party. You vote for the best candidate.
BlueBeagle8 t1_itvf8it wrote
I'm shocked -- SHOCKED! -- that our openly corrupt senator continued his open corruption after getting off completely scot free the one time he was threatened with any accountability.
Maybe the only silver lining of Democrats losing the House is that it might push Sherrill, Kim, or one of the other Reps into a primary run against Menendez. It's a long shot, but maybe better than back-benching in the minority.