So much for all that #Resistance talk about good government and the importance of ethics. Democrats are perfectly fine sending an indicted crook back to the U.S. Senate.
Democrats in New Jersey re-elected Sen. Bob Menendez, according to ABC News. Despite one count of conspiracy, one count of violating the travel act, eight counts of bribery, three counts of honest service fraud, and one count of making false statements to federal prosecutors, Menendez managed to hold on in the Garden State.
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The Menendez victory provides an ugly yet perfect contrast to the #Resistance narrative that the Left has pushed non-stop on cable news since the inauguration. The same Democrats who rail against the very real ethical lapses of President Trump were more than happy to slam their eyes shut, cover their face with both hands, and run blindly on behalf of Menendez.
Never mind that the Obama DOJ indicted Menendez for an immigration racket where he supplied visas for the girlfriends of a wealthy donor in exchange for flights on private jets, holes of gold at exclusive clubs, and hotels in Paris. Forget also about the credible FBI allegations that Menendez had sex with underage prostitutes. Democrats needed to keep a seat.
And so, a parade of progressives made their way to New Jersey on behalf of Menendez, each quietly following the advice of the left-leaning Star Ledger. They choked it down. They stumped for Menendez. They threw away any credibility they had when it comes to criticizing anyone on ethical grounds.
Failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton showed up for a chicken dinner. Future presidential contender Sen. Cory Booker stumped throughout the state. Former President Barack Obama held his nose and recorded a robocall.
Democrats care about ethics when dunking on Republicans. Democrats don’t care as much when they need to circle the wagons. Menendez is living proof.