"Menendez's Struggle: Balancing Loyalty and Public Opinion Amid Indictment"

Rep. Rob Menendez, son of Sen. Bob Menendez, is facing political challenges as his father's career is threatened by corruption allegations. While Rob Menendez has no involvement in the legal case, the fallout could impact his own political future. Key Democrats in New Jersey have called for his father's resignation, but the younger Menendez is trying to stand with his father while avoiding being dragged down by him. Despite potential challengers, Rob Menendez intends to run for reelection and has received support from key figures in Hudson County. The Menendez name still carries weight in the area, but the outcome of the primary will determine if Rob Menendez can establish himself as his own political figure.
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