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Poll: NJ Voters Don't Believe Menendez Deserves Reelection

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez

Even if Democratic Senator U.S. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is acquitted of federal corruption charges, a Quinnipiac University poll finds he could have a tough time winning reelection.

Pollster Maurice Carroll says 49 percent of New Jersey voters surveyed disapprove of the way Menendez is handling his job and only 20 percent believe he deserves to be reelected.

“He’s got a lot to overcome, but assuming that the trial comes out on his side, he’s got a year to work on it, and I wouldn’t rule the guy out because he is one tough cookie.”

If Menendez is convicted and forced to leave the Senate, only 3 percent of voters say Governor Chris Christie should appoint himself as U.S Senator. 24 percent say he should name someone else. 68 percent say Christie should wait for a new governor to replace Menendez.