Sen. Menendez Trial

[OliverQ]

Haven't seen much about this here, but maybe just missed it. While no one is above the law, this doesn't bode well for us if he gets removed from the Senate. That's another lost seat, and even easier for Repukes to pass their horrible bills.

[nycbos]

1. Before anyone says anything this is not a Republican plot.

This started under President Obama.

[eleny]

2. Maybe Jersey is blue enough for the seat to be salvaged?

Does "you know who" get to appoint a replacement? I'm not familiar with their laws on this subject.

[spanone]

3. chris christie

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/8/23/16178966/bob-menendez-trial-healthcare

[riversedge]

4. gov Chrispy gets to appoint a replacement. Another Republican. damn

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

5. Does removing him require 51 votes? Or 60?

If 60, he should be good, at least until next January.

[Lurks Often]

6. It requires 2/3rds of the Senate to expel a Senator

Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate#Expulsion_and_other_disciplinary_actions

However if convicted and sentenced to jail, it's unlikely Menendez will be allowed to cast a vote from jail