Sign up to receive our free weekday morning edition, and you'll never miss a scoop.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez flanked by supporters is pictured during a full room press conference at the Hudson County Community College.
Premium
September 26, 2023

Senate Democrats call on Menendez to step down

The floodgates are open.

More than a dozen Democratic senators are now calling on Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) to resign in the wake of his indictment on bribery and corruption charges — including some of the party’s most vulnerable in-cycle senators.

Subscripion logo

You're seeing a preview of our Premium coverage. Read the full story by subscribing here.

Already a subscriber? Log In
Premium Senate Washington

Punchbowl News Presents

We’re launching a weekly show on YouTube on September 4! Fly Out Day will include authentic conversations with the people shaping today’s biggest political stories, straight from our townhouse. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for early access.

Related
Kim commits to run for Menendez's Senate seat
Menendez proclaimed that he would eventually be exonerated. The senator, though, didn’t directly address whether he’s going to seek reelection next year.
Campaigns
Menendez says he's not going anywhere
premium Senate
Menendez defiant after calls for resignation
Senate
Editorial photos provided by Getty Images. Political ads courtesy of AdImpact.

Punchbowl News Presents

We’re launching a weekly show on YouTube on September 4! Fly Out Day will include authentic conversations with the people shaping today’s biggest political stories, straight from our townhouse. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for early access.

ML Mobile newsletter asset

Unlock access for more

Sign up to receive our free morning edition every weekday, and you'll never miss a scoop.

Already subscribed? Sign in.