Menendez, currently a Bergen County resident, has his political roots in Hudson County — an urban Democratic stronghold across the river from New York City notorious for its political fiefdoms and bossism.
Hudson County is where Menendez started his political career in the 1970s as a school board member in Union City. At one point he wore aThe only officials that have come to Menendez’s defense are himself and his son, Rep.; the elder Menendez helped him become a member of Congress and he represents much of Hudson County.
Vainieri said a statement of support for the senator is also not expected, and that he is still contacting local officials to discuss the situation. “We’re not going to take a stand right now,” Vainieri said. “ I have not concluded all my meetings with the mayors and municipal chairs …. We’re just going to stay in the status quo right now until things iron out.”
Menendez has said he does not plan to resign, but he faces calls to do so from some from his colleagues in Washington., who represents a small part of Hudson County, has called for Menendez’s resignation, as have Democratic New Jersey Reps.
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