The Dems didn’t endorse him until after the court charges were resolved. Quite different from the GOP."They didn't in 2017. This ain't his first rodeo."
Democrats Show Support for Senator Menendez After His Mistrial (Published 2017)
The possibility of a competitive primary challenge against Senator Robert Menendez quickly dissipated as political power brokers endorsed his re-election.
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