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- Rep. Rob Menendez — son of the scandal-plagued Sen. Bob Menendez — faces a tough reelection race.
- Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, styling himself as an anti-machine candidate, could defeat him.
- The younger Menendez is out to prove that he can win without his father's political support.
When Rep. Rob Menendez decided to enter politics, his last name was undoubtedly his most valuable asset. Now, it's his greatest liability.