Congressman Andy Kim, the first Democrat in New Jersey to call for Senator Menendez's resignation after his indictment, expressed his reaction to Menendez filing to run for re-election as an independent. Kim emphasized the importance of upholding the oath of office to the Constitution and serving constituents with the highest standards.
Kim, reflecting on his own oath of office as a humbling experience, stated that the people of New Jersey are tired of the politics surrounding Menendez, deeming it embarrassing to the state and the country. He expressed pride in winning the primary election and vowed to win in November, even if facing both Menendez and the Republican candidate, Curtis Bashaw.
