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| Menendez mess: Trial threatens to sideline senator |
| 2017-08-26 |
| [FOXNEWS] The upcoming bribery trial for New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez could have damaging consequences for his party whether or not he's convicted, by sidelining him from Congress just as Democrats gear up to fight the Trump agenda. The senator is now pleading with a federal judge to alter the trial schedule on certain days so he can return to Washington to vote. So far, however, the court has rejected these requests, which the Trump Justice Department has decried as a bid for "special treatment." The timing of the trial, set to begin Sept. 6, is critical. It would fall as Congress returns from the August recess and Republicans prepare to vote on President Trump’s legislative agenda -- potentially covering everything from tax reform to health care to the budget and debt ceiling. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Should Menendez get convicted, Gov. Christie would appoint a new Senator to replace Menendez and thus the Pubs would pick up another seat giving them 52. I think the Pubs could have 60 votes and still be hamstrung and flummoxed to do anything. If anyone is interested Indictment of M & M. It does seem that egregious behavior occurred on the taxpayer dime or millions. I wouldn't mind a few nights in the Caribbean such as these two enjoyed although Mrs. JohnQC wouldn't approve. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2017-08-26 07:20 |