text:  A federal jury has convicted New Jersey U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of accepting gold, cash, and a luxury car to help three businessmen and the Egyptian government. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says Menendez should step down. That sentiment was echoed by New Jersey's other Democratic Senator Cory Booker in an interview with MSNBC late Tuesday. New Jersey Governor Phil Mercy is calling on the Senate to expel Menendez.