There's no room for convicted felons in the Democratic Party. It's about time the party leaders were able to convince Menendez to resign despite the lack of a rule to force him out. With the Senate majority hanging by a thread and Democrats trying to defeat another convicted felon, former Pres. Donald Trump, for the White House, this eliminates what could've been a large distraction.
Let's face it, Democrats tolerated Menendez's presence — putting national security at risk — for quite a while, considering he was previously accused of similar charges during the Obama administration. That they're finally getting rid of him nearly a decade later is not an accomplishment to be proud of.
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