Bob Menendez
The majority leader broke with many of his Democratic colleagues who are demanding that the newly indicted senator step down.
On issues ranging from Iran and Taiwan to Latin America, the New Jersey senator wielded immense influence while being out of step with most others in his party.
The newspaper's editorial board explained why Menendez "should resign."
The New Jersey Democrat has said he's confident he will be exonerated of bribery charges and has no intention of leaving the Senate.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The House speaker wanted the New Jersey senator to resign, but he changed his mind after someone asked why he hadn't asked Santos to do the same.
Tom Cotton said Menendez should be judged by jurors and voters, "not by Democratic politicians who now view him as inconvenient to their hold on power.”
"I believe stepping down is best for those Senator Menendez has spent his life serving," Booker said of his fellow New Jersey Democrat.
Jon Tester and Tammy Baldwin are among those up for reelection in 2024 and facing pressure to distance themselves from their indicted colleague.
The New Jersey congressman defended Sen. Bob Menendez amid allegations that he accepted bribes.
Menendez has insisted he will be "exonerated and continue to be the senior senator from New Jersey."