Embattled Sen. Bob Menendez says he won’t file for Democratic primary, may run as independent: ‘I’m innocent’
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Democratic Senator Bob Menendez said Thursday he would not be filing for the Democratic primary and might be running as an independent, despite facing federal corruption charges.
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"New Jerseyans deserve better than that. You deserve to hear from those who wish to represent you about what they would do for you and your families in the future. Therefore, I will not file for the Democratic primary this June," Menendez said. "I am hopeful that my exoneration will take place this summer and allow me to pursue my candidacy as an independent Democrat in the general election."
Running an independent campaign, Menendez said, would grant him time to "remind New Jerseyans of how I have succeeded in being your champion [and] how we will secure our financial futures."
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