Charlotte ClymerIt requires a 2/3 majority vote to expel a member of the U.S. Senate — if Menendez refuses to resign, Sen. Schumer should move for his immediate expulsion. The message needs to be crystal clear: Democrats don’t tolerate corruption.
rholland_again-again@charlotteclymer does he not get a trial first?
James Endicott@rholland_again @charlotteclymer
He should get a trial before criminal sentencing is imposed. I'm okay with the privilege of serving in the senate being revoked when it's this obvious and egregious—especially when continuing to serve poses a national security risk.
He should get a trial before criminal sentencing is imposed. I'm okay with the privilege of serving in the senate being revoked when it's this obvious and egregious—especially when continuing to serve poses a national security risk.
Chris Jarvis 
@rholland_again @charlotteclymer
“Menendez, Schumer said, is a “dedicated public servant” who “has a right to due process and a fair trial.” Yes, he does — before being convicted of a criminal offense. But Menendez doesn’t have a right to a Senate seat, not given the gravity of the accusations and the granularity of the evidence. The presumption of innocence does not mandate the willing suspension of disbelief.”
Sam Litzinger (@[email protected])
“Menendez, Schumer said, is a “dedicated public servant” who “has a right to due process and a fair trial.” Yes, he does — before being convicted of a criminal offense. But Menendez doesn’t have a right to a Senate seat, not given the gravity of the accusations and the granularity of the evidence. The presumption of innocence does not mandate the willing suspension of disbelief.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/09/23/senate-democrats-must-urge-menendez-resignation/