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They’re in a hurry to indict Menendez — 12 Comments

  1. If only this Administration were as tough in its dealings with Iran… as it is with Menendez.

    For that matter, if only this Administration were as kind to American legislators, and news organizations, as it is to Iranian dictators.

    I could ask that this Administration show as much kindness and consideration to our allies as it does to those sworn to destroy us. But no, that’s crazy talk…

  2. A Republican Congress Critter loses his committee seats, including chairmanships, of course. A Democrat can hold on to them. It’s a party rule, not merely an unfair one of the House or Senate. The Republicans simply have higher standards.

  3. He’d have to be impeached. An indictment, or even a conviction by a court doesn’t mean anything as far as the Senate seat goes. To be removed it would take an impeachment trial and conviction in the Senate – same steps as removing the president, I believe.

  4. The messiah is indeed well schooled in the chicago machine methods of intimidation and corruption. He is now burning down with glee all that stands in his way. We are in for a dangerous 2 years.

  5. Agree with Daniel. B.O. is great at kneecapping people, when it wants to be [I refuse to call it a man. Call it a boor who walks like a man.]

  6. Very astute assessment. It’s just amazing how the US Justice Department is reduced to 2 things: political intimidation, and flowery platitudes to imply an appearance of commitment to even-handed justice.

  7. I expect this will never go to trial. This indictment is all about intimidation. When the Iran negotiations and the sanctions are over, the indictment will be quietly dropped.

  8. RickC:

    I disagree. They’ve been investigating Menendez for two years, starting when he first became vocal in his disagreement with Obama’s foreign policy (including about Cuba). In order for the prosecution to have the required inhibitory effect on disagreement from other Democrats, they must follow through with an actual prosecution, to give the thing teeth. The case is weak, so I don’t know whether they will win, but they’ll certainly try their best, I believe.

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