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Posted 9/24/2023, 3:59:45 PM

Chris Christie Rules Out 2024 Senate Run for Menendez's Seat

Chris Christie says he will not run for Bob Menendez's Senate seat in 2024, even if his presidential bid fails.
Menendez was recently indicted on federal corruption charges over allegations he improperly used his office to benefit donors.
Some Democrats are calling for Menendez to resign or not seek reelection in 2024.
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin stopped short of demanding Menendez's resignation.
Menendez denies the charges, says they are racially motivated, and vows to continue serving as senator.

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9/22/2023

Senator Menendez Faces New Federal Corruption Charges

Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, a 69-year-old Democrat who leads the Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee, has been charged in a federal corruption indictment along with his wife and others after a lengthy investigation by federal prosecutors in Manhattan.

9/23/2023

NJ Rep. Andy Kim to Challenge Sen. Bob Menendez in 2023 After Corruption Charges and Calls to Resign

Democratic Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey has announced that he will run against Sen. Bob Menendez, who has been indicted on corruption-related offenses and has refused to step down, stating that New Jersey deserves better representation in the Senate.

9/24/2023

NJ Democrats Call for Sen. Menendez to Resign Over Corruption Charges

Democratic US senator from New Jersey, Bob Menendez, is facing calls for his resignation after being charged with accepting bribes, leading Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other Democrats to call for him to step down.

9/25/2023

Senator Faces Corruption Charges But Remains in Power, Showing Declining Accountability

Senator Bob Menendez, who has been indicted in two different scandals, plans to run for re-election despite the mounting controversies and evidence against him.

9/26/2023

Rep. Menendez Runs for Reelection Despite Father's Corruption Indictment

Rep. Rob Menendez (D-N.J.) is seeking reelection despite his father's recent indictment on corruption charges, with the congressman defending his father's integrity and values.

9/26/2023

Booker Calls for Menendez Resignation After Bribery Indictment, Reversing Previous Support

Senator Cory Booker has called for his friend and New Jersey counterpart, Senator Bob Menendez, to resign after Menendez was indicted for allegedly accepting bribes, with Booker being the most significant voice to speak up so far.

9/28/2023

Fetterman Calls for Rare Senate Expulsion Over Menendez Bribery Charges

Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has become the first senator to support a vote to expel Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey from the Senate over federal bribery charges, although it is unlikely he will secure the two-thirds majority needed to force Menendez out of office.

9/28/2023

Menendez Defiant After Calls to Resign Over Federal Bribery Charges

Sen. Bob Menendez defiantly insists he will continue to cast votes on behalf of the people of New Jersey despite facing federal bribery charges and calls for his resignation.

10/5/2023

Sen. Menendez Indicted for Allegedly Accepting Cash and Gold Bars in Exchange for Political Favors

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) plans to run for reelection and denies any wrongdoing amidst bribery charges, including allegations of accepting cash, gold, and a Mercedes-Benz in exchange for favors, with senators reacting humorously to the news of the gold bars allegedly found at his home.

10/12/2023

Sen. Menendez Faces New Bribery Charges for Allegedly Lobbying for Egyptian Interests

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is facing a new charge of conspiring to act as an agent of the Egyptian government, in addition to the bribery charges against him and his wife, accusing him of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act and acting on behalf of Egyptian military and intelligence officials.

10/12/2023

Sen. Bob Menendez Faces Additional Charge of Conspiring to Act as Foreign Agent for Egypt

New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have been charged with conspiring to have the senator act as a foreign agent of Egypt, adding a new dimension to the corruption case against them.

10/15/2023

Sen. Menendez Faces Unprecedented Charge of Secretly Acting as Foreign Agent for Egypt

Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) has been charged with conspiring with his wife and a New Jersey businessman to act as a foreign agent of Egypt, marking the first time a sitting U.S. senator has been accused of working on behalf of another government.

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Posted 9/24/2023, 3:59:45 PM

Chris Christie Rules Out 2024 Senate Run for Menendez's Seat

Chris Christie says he will not run for Bob Menendez's Senate seat in 2024, even if his presidential bid fails.
Menendez was recently indicted on federal corruption charges over allegations he improperly used his office to benefit donors.
Some Democrats are calling for Menendez to resign or not seek reelection in 2024.
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin stopped short of demanding Menendez's resignation.
Menendez denies the charges, says they are racially motivated, and vows to continue serving as senator.

dailymail.co.uk

Relevant topic timeline:

9/22/2023

Senator Menendez Faces New Federal Corruption Charges

9/23/2023

NJ Rep. Andy Kim to Challenge Sen. Bob Menendez in 2023 After Corruption Charges and Calls to Resign

9/24/2023

NJ Democrats Call for Sen. Menendez to Resign Over Corruption Charges

9/25/2023

Senator Faces Corruption Charges But Remains in Power, Showing Declining Accountability

Senator Bob Menendez, who has been indicted in two different scandals, plans to run for re-election despite the mounting controversies and evidence against him.

9/26/2023

Rep. Menendez Runs for Reelection Despite Father's Corruption Indictment

Rep. Rob Menendez (D-N.J.) is seeking reelection despite his father's recent indictment on corruption charges, with the congressman defending his father's integrity and values.

9/26/2023

Booker Calls for Menendez Resignation After Bribery Indictment, Reversing Previous Support

9/28/2023

Fetterman Calls for Rare Senate Expulsion Over Menendez Bribery Charges

9/28/2023

Menendez Defiant After Calls to Resign Over Federal Bribery Charges

Sen. Bob Menendez defiantly insists he will continue to cast votes on behalf of the people of New Jersey despite facing federal bribery charges and calls for his resignation.

10/5/2023

Sen. Menendez Indicted for Allegedly Accepting Cash and Gold Bars in Exchange for Political Favors

10/12/2023

Sen. Menendez Faces New Bribery Charges for Allegedly Lobbying for Egyptian Interests

10/12/2023

Sen. Bob Menendez Faces Additional Charge of Conspiring to Act as Foreign Agent for Egypt

10/15/2023

Sen. Menendez Faces Unprecedented Charge of Secretly Acting as Foreign Agent for Egypt