Drew Herzig
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.
LAUREN@charlotteclymer Yes.
Cosvak@charlotteclymer not going to hold my breath, but hope it happens.
Ruby@charlotteclymer wait, are you saying that there's no corruption among Democrats 😂.?
Stuart Celarier ❌👑@metaphorology @charlotteclymer Please reread her words. Corruption is not tolerated. That doesn't mean it doesn't occur, it means it is not tolerated when it does occur. Thank you.
@VisualStuart @charlotteclymer care to publish the DNC donor's list? 😂
@metaphorology @charlotteclymer buh-bye troll.
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/
Peter Principle
ferricoxide@charlotteclymer
I imagine the calculus is, "who's appointing the replacement?" With a slim majority, seems like they'd not want to simply turn the seat red.
I imagine the calculus is, "who's appointing the replacement?" With a slim majority, seems like they'd not want to simply turn the seat red.
David GerhartYup. Crystal clear. What better opportunity to define proper conduct and exercise appropriate governance.
The alternative to expulsion looks a lot like the #Paxton acquittal - which is deliberate service to political tribe over the interests of the people.
@charlotteclymer
Even from a strategic perspective, there's very little downside. New Jersey has a Democratic governor and they already have a short list of vetted candidates after his last indictment.
Even from a strategic perspective, there's very little downside. New Jersey has a Democratic governor and they already have a short list of vetted candidates after his last indictment.
Lie Society@charlotteclymer Can we do a bundle deal? There are a few other crooks that need to go as well!
2¢@charlotteclymer they won't. The message is clear.