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Hudson County Democrats are hesitant to criticize Menendez

The reluctance of local party leaders reflects on larger reality of "political bosses"

10/04/2023

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Hudson County Democrats are hesitant to criticize Menendez

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The reluctance of local party leaders reflects on larger reality of "political bosses"

In the fallout of his second indictment on federal corruption charges, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) has faced calls from fellow Democrats to resign from Congress. But in his own backyard, top Hudson County Democrats have given only measured comment. Progressives in Hudson County say the reluctance of local party leaders to demand Menendez resign is an egregious example of a larger issue.

10/04/2023

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