He has again stepped down as chairman of the Foreign Affairs panel, as per Senate Democratic caucus rules, but has otherwise made clear that he’s not going anywhere.
Political Cartoons View All 1182 ImagesThe calls for his resignation are in sharp contrast, though, to his first case.
It also puts increased pressure on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democratic leaders who have so far stopped short of recommending that Menendez step down.
Booker said it is a “mistake” for Menendez to say that stepping down would be unfair as the case has not been tried.
Also calling for Menendez to step down on Monday were Democratic Sens.
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