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2013-02-26 -Lurid Crime Tales-

Menendez, at Trenton church, says he has shared 'sting of discrimination'

[NORTHJERSEY] In an appearance late Sunday afternoon at a predominantly black church in Trenton, embattled U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez drew broad parallels between himself and other minority leaders such as the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Democrat from Hudson County blamed his current troubles, which include questions about his relationship with a contributor and the possibility of a Senate Ethics Committee investigation, on right-wing bloggers.

Speaking to a crowd of roughly 300 people who gathered at The Shiloh Baptist Church for a Black History Month celebration, Menendez appeared to surprise his own staff by using the venue to offer a spirited defense to questions that have dogged him for weeks. Before the speech, aides suggested that any questions about the issues would be cut off.

"I have felt the sting of discrimination," he said, to cheers from the crowd, which included many members of the state Legislature and U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-Essex. "It has never been easy."

"Now we face anonymous, faceless, nameless individuals ... seeking to destroy a lifetime of work," he said. "In the end, I believe that justice will overcome the forces of darkness."

Posted by Fred 2013-02-26 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ] Top

#1 "In the end, I believe that justice will overcome the forces of darkness."

Darth Vader blogs?

Posted by Raj 2013-02-26 00:17|| 2013-02-26 00:17|| Front Page Top

#2 I do believe the forces of darkness have overcome the U.S. Congress.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2013-02-26 00:45|| 2013-02-26 00:45|| Front Page Top

#3 The poor boy from the barrio.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2013-02-26 03:43|| 2013-02-26 03:43|| Front Page Top

#4 The Sting of Discrimination.... that's another $250 amirite?

Posted by Shipman 2013-02-26 04:54|| 2013-02-26 04:54|| Front Page Top

#5 Pimps usually keep their...private reserve for emergencies and special occasions. It will be interesting to see how the Menendez scandal [if it still is a scandal] plays out, no not.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-02-26 05:37|| 2013-02-26 05:37|| Front Page Top

#6 sting of discrimination...

In bob's case, it might be an STD. He better get it checked out...

Posted by M. Murcek 2013-02-26 08:40|| 2013-02-26 08:40|| Front Page Top

#7 the sting

Is Bob tall enough to grip the plumbing while facing the porcelain? Helps, always looking for those little helps.

Posted by Besoeker 2013-02-26 08:57|| 2013-02-26 08:57|| Front Page Top

#8 "The bumps are compounded by yet another recent Menendez mini-scandal, in which an unpaid intern in his office was found to be an undocumented immigrant and registered sex offender, but wasn't arrested until after the election. (Homeland Security said it was "categorically false" that the arrest was delayed for political purposes.) Up to this point, none of it has touched Menendez, but you know what they say about keeping certain company."

Posted by Whaise de Medici9987 2013-02-26 10:20|| 2013-02-26 10:20|| Front Page Top

#9 I'm a victim, I tells ya! A VIIIIICCCCCCTTTTTIIIIMMMM!!

Posted by Bobby "Keep It In Your Pants" Menendez 2013-02-26 12:18|| 2013-02-26 12:18|| Front Page Top

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