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Menendez Says He Won’t Run in Democratic Primary
Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, who is facing federal bribery charges, announced he would not run for re-election as a Democrat.
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Unfortunately, the present accusations I am facing, of which I am innocent, and will prove so, will not allow me to have that type of dialogue and debate with political opponents that have already made it the cornerstone of their campaign. New Jerseyans deserve better than that. You deserve to hear from those who wish to represent you about what they would do for you and your families in the future. Therefore, I will not file for the Democratic primary this June. I am hopeful that my exoneration will take place this summer and allow me to pursue my candidacy as an independent Democrat in the general election.
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