Gopal, member of Menendez Leadership Council, Supported Easing Punishment for Public Corruption
COLTS NECK, N.J. – Today, Steve Dnistrian, candidate for NJ State Senate, and Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno and Kim Eulner of New Jersey’s 11th Legislative District, released the following statement:
“We are appalled at the allegations outlined in today’s indictment. Not only has Senator Menendez given the people of our state reason to doubt his integrity before with his earlier corruption trial, but he has also now compounded those concerns with even more damning charges. From Menendez to State Senator Vin Gopal, who voted to eliminate mandatory minimums for public corruption, Democrats at every level have abused the public trust. While we believe the Senator deserves a fair trial, he is not entitled to fight his continued legal troubles on our time and on our dime. We are, therefore, calling for Senator Menendez to resign, and we urge Senator Gopal, a member of the Menendez Leadership Council, to also encourage his friend and colleague to step aside for the good of our state." - Steve Dnistrian, candidate for NJ State Senate, and Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno and Kim Eulner of New Jersey’s 11th Legislative District
Legislative District 11 has been named by national Republicans as one of the state’s most competitive races this November. The district encompasses Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Bradley Beach, Colts Neck, Deal, Eatontown, Fair Haven, Freehold borough and township, Interlaken, Loch Arbour, Long Branch, Neptune city and township, Ocean, Red Bank, Shrewsbury borough and township and Tinton Falls.