My state's proud tradition of political corruption continues.
The Justice Department is preparing to bring criminal corruption charges against New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez, alleging he used his Senate office to push the business interests of a Democratic donor and friend in exchange for gifts.
People briefed on the case say Attorney General Eric Holder has signed off on prosecutors' request to proceed with charges, CNN has learned exclusively. An announcement could come within weeks. Prosecutors are under pressure in part because of the statute of limitation on some of the allegations.
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The government's case centers on Menendez's relationship with Salomon Melgen, a Florida ophthalmologist who the senator has called a friend and political supporter. Melgen and his family have been generous donors to the senator and various committees the senator is associated with.
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Can't see NeoCon Bob resigning in the face of an indictment. Unless Senate Democrats really put the pressure on. If so, New Jersey could have its second special senate election in three years. I would think that Frank Pallone and Rush Holt, who lost to Cory Booker in 2013, would be leading contenders if there is an election this year.