Sen. Booker doesn't have a long grace period to put out a statement.

[madaboutharry]

Sen. Booker was supportive of Sen. Menendez during Menendez's first corruption rodeo.
The indictment lays out horrifying allegations of corruption. Gov. Murphy has called for Menendez to resign, N.J. state legislators are calling for his resignation, others are beginning to speak out...I just saw Rep. Katie Porter call for his resignation.
Booker is going to need to say something soon. As much as it might hurt personally to turn on his fellow senator, it is obvious what he needs to do.
It is a distraction. It hurts the people of New Jersey and it hurts the Democratic Party.

[tulipsandroses]

1. I agree. Rep Katie Porter was just on MSNBC

She said he should resign.
Hopefully Booker is quietly urging Menendez to resign.

[LakeArenal]

2. Any of you same Senators going to sign a letter like the one Al Franken received?

Just wondering.

[elleng]

3. Yes it's a distraction,

to drag Senator Booker into the 'conversation.'

[madaboutharry]

4. How so?

Sen.Booker is the other Senator from New Jersey. During Menendez’s previous corruption trial, Senator Booker went to court every day and sat directly behind Menendez in solidarity and support.
Expecting Booker to comment now is not a distraction. It is a fair expectation.

[Mark.b2]

5. All the big names shouldnt take long on this one...

Certainly, no later than Monday. This deal should be put to bed quickly headline-wise.

[Deuxcents]

6. Maybe he's getting the facts before commenting

I’d rather they take a minute and get it right than shoot from the hip and be mistaken. Having said that, we only know what the public is allowed to know right now. I’m more than confident we will and most always do the right thing..ethically and morally. I wish some had taken a minute’s pause for Senator Franken.