Judge declares mistrial in Bob Menendez trial

[Bojack Horseman]

I think these are trumped-up charges and Menendez deserves an acquittal. That does not change the fact that Menendez is a scumbag and should go away already.

[Bojack Horseman]

Ugh, we needed him out, so that Christie could appoint a replacement since Doug Jones is going to make Democrats+Collins and Murkowski the Senate's ruling coalition.

Even if he was convicted, his sentencing and prison report date would be way ahead in the future (especially because he'd be free on appellate bond) so he'd be able to stay in the Senate until after Governor Blowhard leaves office.

[Bojack Horseman]

Besides what he was on trial for, what's so bad about Menendez?

I vote not guilty because the perks he was taking from that eye doctor were probably bribes, but it can't be proven without a reasonable doubt. From the NY Post:

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I think their friendship was legitimate and that Menendez was incredibly stupid to allow that kind of appearance of impropriety, but unfortunately it's not something that can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Obama hated Menendez and that's why he ordered the Justice Department to pursue these charges back in 2012.