NJ Sen. Cory Booker reportedly received past campaign donations from Jared Kushner

[GBizzle]

Source: AOL News

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat, is facing increased scrutiny for his response to allegations against President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner after reports emerged that Kushner and his family have reportedly donated generously to Booker's campaigns in the past.

During an interview with CNN on Sunday, the lawmaker was asked about his view on the DNC, or Democratic National Committee's call to suspend Kushner's security clearance amid a report that he tried to create a back-channel of communications with Russia.

Booker eventually said, "I think we need to first get to the bottom of it, he needs to answer for what was happening at the time."

He then added, "It raises very serious concerns for me. And that could be a potential outcome that I seek, but I want to understand, at least hear from Jared Kushner, as well as the administration, about what was exactly going on there."

Read more: https://www.aol.com/article/news/2017/05/31/nj-sen-cory-booker-campaign-donations-jared-kushner-ivanka-trump/22118536/

[LisaM]

1. They lived in New Jersey (right?) and identified as Democrats at the time.

I don't like the Kushners, per se, but I'm not sure I see what the issue is here.

[Marthe48]

56. It's a great chance to smear a Dem

undermine, distract, smoke and mirrors

[MattP]

2. And alot of democrats got donations from chump so what

[Bleacher Creature]

3. So what?

The Kushners donated to a lot of Democrats during that time, especially in NJ. And that was well before Jared emerged as the key henchman for Trump's bigoted crusade.

This idea that Democrats need to fight the GOP with one hand tied between their backs is silly.

[karynnj]

4. Not surprising in the least - the Kushner family had long given big donations to NJ Dems

Not to mention, Trump himself gave big donations to most high profile Democrats.

I do not know of any quid por quo in any case where a Democrat did something out of the norm for either the Trumps or the Kushners. Kushner's dad actually gave some illegal contributions to NJ Democrats in state government.

The problem is that our elections require a lot of money and in general, that means high profile events where big donors pay a lot of money to attend. Whether it corrupts the politician is a tough question. At minimum, you could ask if they ever hesitate to back something they logically would because it means that next time they don't get that money.

[OriginalGeek]

5. If anything, this is good

Mr. Booker not afraid to ask tough questions and find out answers even about people who have donated to his campaign.

I'm glad to know he wasn't bought. No telling how many craven repubs shut up right quick about things their benefactors do.

[bettyellen]

15. No he sounds exactly like Schiff - calling for a review. Lies to smear a Dems are not permitted here

I'm

[George II]

48. I don't think he/she even read his own source for this OP. Here is what his/her AOL article says:

"Rep. Adam Schiff — the senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee — said Kushner's security credentials should be reviewed."

REVIEWED, not revoked! Damn, the lengths some go to smear good progressive Democrats.

[bettyellen]

49. I'm glad the jury did their homework.

[OriginalGeek]

16. not yet?

"I think we need to first get to the bottom of it, he needs to answer for what was happening at the time."


Sounds like a good start.

[JustAnotherGen]

17. So call his office

He's very reachable.

[GBizzle]

18. I don't live in New Jersey.

I tend to call the offices of my own elected officials, since I'm in a position to vote for them.

[JustAnotherGen]

23. He will take the call

I promise he will. I live in NJ, voted for him twice . . . he's very personable. Or- write him a quick note expressing your deep concern on this issue.

In the meantime

Comey to testify on obstruction of justice!

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10141788076

[NurseJackie]

55. LOL

[bettyellen]

22. Lies he called for a review. Why are you smearing Dems w falsehoods?

[emulatorloo]

31. Bullshit. He's called for a full investigation into Kushner

[mr_lebowski]

54. Exactly what I was about to post ...

Obviously, this is GOOD, not bad. Though some dumb rightists will try to twist reality to make it bad, of course. It's opposite of bad, bad would be if he was FAILING ... to do what he's doing given the contributions.

[winstars]

7. Thanks GBizzie for posting this in both LBN and GD. Not!

What time do we start attacking my new Senator, Kamala Harris???

Or is Kirsten Gillibrand up next?

[GBizzle]

9. I'll be sure to ask for your approval before posting anything in the future.

Not! (See, I can do it too - not that clever)

If Harris or Gillibrand start making excuses for the Trump Crime Family, they should, and will, be criticized for it. So far, neither of them has done so.

[winstars]

19. Great, I look forward to pre-approving all your future posts.

Can also post approve your posts?

If so, please self delete this thread and your other Cory thread in GD.

[JustAnotherGen]

33. Oh my

Okay - OP walked RIGHT into that one!

[George II]

37. Boom!!!

[emulatorloo]

32. Post whatever you want, it is a discussion forum

However don't be surprised if not everyone agrees with you. Especially if what you post is intellectually dishonest. It is a discussion forum.

[murielm99]

26. Maybe my newest Senator is up before yours.

Tammy Duckworth.

[nocalflea]

42. Hello neighbor.Good call. Gbizzle's 2nd post on the same topic.

Must think we're idiots.

[hrmjustin]

8. Are we going to make him wear a Scarlet Letter?

[Bleacher Creature]

30. It could be a giant red "J" set behind a dollar bill.

And from now on, all of his future advertising should be limited to string and tin cans!

[hrmjustin]

34. And don't forget the drummer to announce he is coming near.

[LanternWaste]

10. I imagine you'll allege your concern as sincere, yes?

I imagine you'll allege your concern as sincere, yes?

[GBizzle]

11. I imagine you'll insinuate without evidence that I'm a troll, yes?

So much easier than dealing with the facts presented.

[LanternWaste]

12. You've been interpreting facts only after reaching a conclusion.

Your inferences of oppression notwithstanding, you've been interpreting facts only after having reached a conclusion. Not rational thought... simple bias.

[JustAnotherGen]

13. okay - tell me

Who are you going to endorse for Senator in NJ? Serious question. I voted for him twice.

Who would be better


That can also


WIN?

Because I'll be damned if I'm going to suffer one more fucking asswipe good for nothing Republican after 8 years of Crispy Creme.

So since you know so much better all of the folks who voted for him (he wipes the floor with Repigs) - who do you suggest?

[atreides1]

14. Suspending is a good idea

By suspending his security clearance, intelligence agencies can deny him access to all secured materials, without having to justify it!

If he maintains his clearance then he still has access and can use that information for his own gain!


And we all know that Kushner and the administration are already going to lie...and even Booker can't be so dense as to think that the White House is going to be honest with Congress, or is he, dense???

[bettyellen]

20. The president is the only one who can do that- which is why everyone including Schiff and Booker

Are calling for a review- to air it in public first- because those are the available means. Sheesh.

[Else You Are Mad]

21. What's next?

Will people start praising Chris Christie because he prosecuted Kushner's father? Hint: the reason why Christie went after his father is because the Kushner family is one of the wealthiet DEMOCRATIC donors in New Jersey.


Until Booker takes affirmative action to prevent or hinder Kushner's investigation, these attacks accomplish nothing but to harm a good New Jersey Democrat.

[JustAnotherGen]

28. Excellent point on their status in NJ

I'm not sure which playbook this is coming from - but they left out the appendix on 'Things to Know About NJ Politics'.

[Else You Are Mad]

36. I have a feeling...

that this is coming from the far right because it kills two birds with one stone: 1) it takes down a prime contender for 2020 by dividing the Democratic party. & 2) it takes down Kushner by pointing out he and his family are huge democratic contributors.

[JustAnotherGen]

41. That's an even better point! n/t

[JustAnotherGen]

57. Booker is on the Foreign Relations Committee

What if it is so far right - it's not even from America?

[murielm99]

24. I've known this for a long time.

A republican friend told me that, so I googled it.

Big deal.

I am tired of the people who come here to tear down Cory Booker.

[geek tragedy]

25. Back when Donald Trump was donating to Hillary Clinton. This is trolling nt

[emulatorloo]

38. This is what GDP 2020 is gonna look like.

for Booker, Gillibrand and Klobuchar.

I've barely recovered from GDP 2016 lol.

[geek tragedy]

43. That will be a test for the new site rules, but first we have special and midterm

elections to deal with.

[emulatorloo]

45. Indeed we do

[Hekate]

27. Nice divisive post. I see from your avatar that you are a Bernie supporter. Checked into his donors?

[brer cat]

52. He took in over 250K from pharma last year.

I guess, by the OP's logic, that makes him a viagra pimp. I'm sure we will see oodles of posts about that real soon.

[pnwmom]

29. SO WHAT??? Jared and his family were lifelong Democrats.

Jared also gave to Hillary and to Chuck Schumer.

That was before he switched sides and joined the DT team.

[Else You Are Mad]

40. And, I think he only switched teams...

Because he wanted to work in the WH. If Trump lost, Kushner would still be cutting checks to big Democratic candidates.

[George II]

35. How many OPs are going to show up here on DU falsely attacking Senator Booker? Remember...

...this site:

http://progressivepunch.org/scores.htm?house=senate

Has rated Booker the fifth most progressive Senator out of 100, and two of the Senators above him have only been in office for four months or so.

What are your motives for posting these OPs attacking Booker?

[DarthDem]

51. Motives?

Oh, I imagine it's more purity stuff from certain you-know-whos.

[Blanks]

39. He's addressing it...

Here's the thing, if Trump and Kushner accurately addresses whatever it was that they did, they may be able to push past the scandal. Blame it on someone else (Spicer maybe). Nixon could have gotten way with it if they'd found a patsy and got out in front of the watergate scandal.

When Bill Clinton first started his campaign, reports of his infidelity broke out and they hit them head on, instead of hiding.

There are plenty of people in positions to go after this administration. Booker doesn't need to push his way to the front of the line.

If he starts being sneaky then it might warrant another look, but there's no reason why he should have refused campaign contributions.

[pnwmom]

50. Of course there's no reason. These were contributions from a lifelong Democrat

who hadn't personally been involved in any scandal. But some people think Booker -- and all the other Dems who accepted his donations -- should have been able to see into the future.

[nocalflea]

44. My money is on the GoldenState Warriors . Cali's gonna get back that trophy.

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[winstars]

46. 46 posts of DU'ers bickering over some BS, I'd say mission accomplished OP...

[JustAnotherGen]

47. Plus -on a go forward basis

He's going to check in with you prior to posting! He volunteered to do it. Go with it!

I laughed out loud when I read that exchange -made me laugh out loud!

[murielm99]

53. Maybe this is not all BS

and needs to be aired.

Booker is on the Foreign Relations Committee. That is another good reason to try to discredit him. Trump and his people have ties to Russia, and Booker is in a position to look into those ties. Making him look bad weakens anything the committee tries to do.