Just 5% of New Jersey Democrats would support Sen. Bob Menendez in a future primary contest, new poll finds

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 14:07

bob menendez court — Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Menendez arrive at a Manhattan court after they were indicted on bribery charges.
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Sen. Bob Menendez is viewed favorably by just 14% of New Jersey Democrats, according to a new poll.
The senator, facing corruption charges, is polling in the low double digits in future head-to-head matchups.
In a head-to-head contest, Democratic Rep. Andy Kim appears well positioned to beat Menendez.

Sen. Bob Menendez insists he is innocent, just as he did the last time he faced charges of corruption.

But New Jersey Democrats are ready to toss him out: a poll released Thursday found that as few as 5% of Democratic respondents would support the indicted lawmaker in a future primary contest.