He could be facing decades in prison, but on Monday filed to run for a fourth term as an independent.
Yes, the man who allegedly stashed “more than $480,000 in cash—much of it stuffed into envelopes and hidden in clothing, closets, and a safe” around his home for what we’re sure were totally legit reasons, filed paperwork on Monday to run for a fourth term in the Senate as an independent. According to the New Jersey Department of State, Menendez's petition had 2,465 signatures, more than three times the amount required to get on the general election ballot as an unaffiliated candidate.
I look forward to putting these accusations behind me and getting back to work for my constituents.” He added: “Despite what is portrayed in the press, my innocence continues to be laid out in court. As I have said before; I have committed no crime. I am more confident than ever that New Jerseyans and the rest of the American public will see me exonerated of what I am being accused of, and I will be reelected to the Senate once again.
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