Exploring the impact of multiple Democratic politicians facing legal challenges, including a Texas Democrat indicted for bribery, on the party's reputation as a champion of law and order. The episode questions if voters must accept candidates with legal issues amidst changing political dynamics post-Trump and potential dwindling trust in the legal system.
US politicians just can’t seem to stay out of court. New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez is standing trial for charges that sound like a TV crime drama: alleged bribery, hidden gold bars and a secret FBI recording at a Washington steakhouse. But these allegations don’t just impact Menendez’s career–they could hurt Democrats as they fight an uphill battle to hold onto the Senate.
Big Take DC host Saleha Mohsin talks with Bloomberg legal reporter Patricia Hurtado and Congress editor Megan Scully about the trial’s intrigue and how it could harm the Democratic party’s image.
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