Why did DOJ indict Sen. Menendez, but not Lois Lerner? The answer is simple

Why did DOJ indict Sen. Menendez, but not Lois Lerner? The answer is simple — and 'a travesty'

Posted at 4:58 pm on April 01, 2015 by Sarah D.

In case you haven’t heard the news, the Justice Department has indicted New Jersey Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez on corruption charges:

Justice Department indicts Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey on corruption charges http://t.co/Wdy2SYFV0V

— WSJ Breaking News (@WSJbreakingnews) April 1, 2015

Bob Menendez faces 14-count corruption indictment; Florida eye doctor and political donor, Salomon Melgen, also charged

— Eric Tucker (@etuckerAP) April 1, 2015

Bob Menendez just became the 12th U.S. senator ever to be indicted. What happened to the other 11 http://t.co/9HzLXCOzEm via @LibbyIsenstein

— Rebecca Nelson (@rebeccarnelson) April 1, 2015

You know who the DOJ didn’t indict? Lois Lerner.

Gee, wonder why that is!

What we learned today: Do what the White House wants (Lois Lerner) = No charges. Go against the White House (Sen Menendez) = Charges.

— Tyler Demski (@TylerDemski) April 1, 2015

Menendez didn't follow the rest of the libs in Obama's line of loyals therefore the DOJ is lashing out. But Lois Lerner, no she's A OK!

— Jessica (@Jessdasn) April 1, 2015

@ACUConservative Menendez questions regime policy & gets indicted; Lerner tows the party line & she gets a free pass! #MostCorruptInHistory

— TakingBackAmerica (@Constituents16) April 1, 2015

Lois Lerner toes the party line and skates. Sen. Bob Menendez strays and pays the price.

— Marathon Man (@nx50) April 1, 2015

Menendez speaks out against POTUS, fed indictment. Lois Lerner attacks conservatives using IRS, no indictment. Tow the line or do the time

— Justin (@jphilman0206) April 1, 2015

Lois Lerner toes the line protecting administration = no charges Sen. Menendez speaks out against Iran and Cuba policies = charges hmmm….

— DallenH (@d_allen_h) April 1, 2015

Indicted: Senator Robert Menendez Not Indicted: Lois Lerner It pays to do the master's bidding.

— AmishDude (@TheAmishDude) April 1, 2015

It sure does. Guess Sen. Menendez should’ve taken a page from Lois Lerner’s Obama-Approved Playbook, huh?

Menendez indicted but Lois Lerner walks free? That is a travesty.

— Roy Abrams (@RQA) April 1, 2015

Nice to see Menendez go down but Lois Lerner being let off the hook is a travesty. http://t.co/6VvalnxAnW

— Phil Kerpen (@kerpen) April 1, 2015

Lois Lerner found not in contempt.? Sen Bob Menendez indicted. ? Got it? This is tyranny. #WakeUpAmerica pic.twitter.com/evzFsY97pH

— L. Holloway (@LHolloway2) April 1, 2015

Senator #Menendez indicted! Thou shalt not criticize Dear Leader regarding #Iran Meanwhile DoJ declines to prosecute Lois Lerner #IRS

— J.T. (@JTTriguero) April 1, 2015

Considering Lois Lerner gets off scot free, #Menendez charged AFTER going against POTUS, if this isn't tyranny, I don't know what is

— Justin (@jphilman0206) April 1, 2015

IRS targeted conservatives, DOJ refuses to prosecute Lerner but goes after Obama critic Menendez…..almost a Nixonian feeling in the DC air

— Christy (@desertgardens) April 1, 2015

Senator Menendez indicted on federal corruption charges. Did he do anything worse than Hillary? Lerner? He just didn't play ball w/ Obama.

— David Bugnon (@DavidBugnon) April 1, 2015

When Senator Menendez gets charged but Lois Lerner from the #IRS doesn't get charged, we got big, BIG problems.

— Mr T 2 (@GovtsTheProblem) April 1, 2015

@DanRiehl @AP Great day for DOJ. Lying obstructionist Lerner gets a pass. Menendez, who opposes Iran deal: Indicted. I effing give up.

— Lolly Ekdahl (@LMEkdahl) April 1, 2015