Poll: Should Cory Booker Run for Gov. or Senate?
Newark Mayor Cory Booker hints at his political future. You tell us: What position should he go after?
Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who increasingly finds himself on the national political stage, has a decision to make: run for governor or run for U.S. Senate? Booker, 43, said he's considering both, and will make a decision in the next two weeks, according to the Huffington Post. Speculation has swirled that Booker would seek higher office as his political star starts to shine brighter. Party officials gave him a coveted speaking spot at this year's Democratic National Convention and moves such as living off of the same allotment as food stamp recipients for a week garnered national attention. Now the question is: Which office will he seek and who will he run against? If he goes for governor and wins the Democratic primary, he'll almost …
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7:22 pm on Friday, February 15, 2013
How is there always a camera around when he does something newsworthy. And why would he risk the lives of his security detail last year by running into a burning building? I wonder if they ended up having to take time off for any sustained injuries? Good idea there, stay in your corner office at city hall. more ›