WASHINGTON — Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, is facing legal charges Senator Bob Menendez Contemplating Independent Re-Election Bid Rumors suggest that Senator Bob Menendez, who is currently under indictment, is contemplating running for re-election as an independent candidate. This news has stirred up speculation and debate within the political sphere, given Menendez’s ongoing legal troubles. Background Information Bob Menendez, a Democratic senator from New Jersey, has been entangled in a legal battle since 2015 when he was charged with federal corruption allegations. He was accused of leveraging his political power to benefit a wealthy donor in exchange for gifts and campaign donations. Despite a high-profile trial in 2017 that ended in a hung jury, Menendez continues to