The Trial of Senator Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

[Heisenberg]

He didn't do anything wrong. More fake crimes and political prosecutions! The whole trial is just racist.

Mostly agreed, my friend! I don't see a racist element (yet) in this show trial, but I wouldn't put it past the overzealous prosecutors.

Purge him from the Senate and have a special election for his replacement.

Innocent until proven guilty.

So if anybody is following this, I'm leaning towards Menendez getting off. So far the prosecution has not shown a clear case of bribery. Im predicting, at worst, a hung jury. Then the government will try to re-prosecute and we can do this all over again. 

I agree, no hard evidence at all yet. A former aide apparently "spilled the beans" but he has no evidence behind his claims atm.

What do y'all think of this!
http://thefederalist.com/2017/09/12/witness-senator-menendez-helped-me-with-visa-after-rich-boyfriend-gave-money/
He's going down!!!! (At least I hope).
And I hope Senator Strange loses his primary in three years to a good Republican. #NeverCorruption

[Heisenberg]

If Menendez is convicted between now and the inauguration of Governor Murphy, could Christie appoint Guagdano? It would be a great consolation prize for losing the Governor's race.

There's been a falling out between the two, so I kind of doubt it. If he wants someone who could keep the seat competitive in 2018, then former Rep. Mike Ferguson is probably the best bet. Note that I said "could keep it competitive" and not "could hold it" though.

[Heisenberg]

#JUSTFINDHIMGUILTYALREADY

[Heisenberg]

I'm disgusted with this jury. Likely decided to make this all about partisan politics. Bribery is Bribery and Menendez should be in Prison, not the Senate.

I totally agree!