Sen. Bob Menendez Declines Democratic Re-election, Considers Independent Run
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Sen. Bob Menendez, facing federal corruption charges, announced he will not seek reelection in the Democratic primary but hopes for exoneration to run as an independent Democrat. Despite pressure to resign, Menendez has pleaded not guilty to charges of accepting bribes and providing sensitive information. The New Jersey Democratic primary is becoming contentious, with Rep. Andy Kim and Tammy Murphy, the state's first lady, vying for the seat.
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