The chapter delves into Senator Menendez's decision to run as an independent in New Jersey, potentially disrupting the Democratic Senate seat and causing chaos in the upcoming election. It also touches on the challenges faced by Democrats in securing the seat amidst Republican focus on the state, along with discussing Hunter Biden's recent conviction and the struggle of maintaining voter trust in a political landscape.
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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