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MrPurple

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63. I think Booker may be the Democratic candidate that could win by the largest margin

Tue Jan 16, 2018, 03:48 PM

Jan 2018

I'm not saying that you should assume that people are the same because of their race, but Booker vs. Trump would play like Obama 2.0 vs. Trump, and that's a big win. Get a Joe Biden like white rust belt VP to fill out the ticket - Sherrod Brown, Tim Ryan - it should be a slam dunk.

I know that some progressives dislike Booker because of some corporate ties, but 2018 & 2020 aren't just about winning, but about rolling up the largest possible coat tails in Congress, governorships & state legislatures so that we can undo gerrymandering as much as possible with the redistricting after the 2020 census. My choice for nominee is whoever appears that they can help generate the largest possible wave.

Booker genuinely did choose to live in the projects during his time as Mayor of Newark. It wasn't a stunt - he lived it. He has the passion and articulateness to really draw a following. He played football at Stanford, which should play well. Of the potential candidates, at this time, he seems to me like one that could win the most decisively.

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Whoa. All I can say is Cory Booker for President. [View all] mainer Jan 2018 OP

K&R... spanone Jan 2018 #1

When he says you are under oath askyagerz Jan 2018 #25

Another tell davekriss Jan 2018 #116

Please let those of us without access to Twitter in the office NewJeffCT Jan 2018 #2

Does the video not show up for you? mainer Jan 2018 #9

No NewJeffCT Jan 2018 #21

Are you at work? WinstonSmith4740 Jan 2018 #123

When I'm home NewJeffCT Jan 2018 #137

I read it just fine True Blue American Jan 2018 #39

I'm sure it'll be on youtube in a little while. Kamala Harris' is there already. George II Jan 2018 #40

Help those of us with presently inadequate connections with a link Hekate Jan 2018 #79

Here's another link to the video. mainer Jan 2018 #13

Wow! 2naSalit Jan 2018 #111

Booker is passionately condemning 45's vile bigotry and Homeland Security nominee Nielson"s Tanuki Jan 2018 #15

Durbin pinned her down on the strong language. True Blue American Jan 2018 #41

When ignorance and bigotry is aligned with power it becomes the most bettyellen Jan 2018 #34

These filthy fucking racist TRAITORS are pushing us into confrontation. Eliot Rosewater Jan 2018 #3

Non-violent confrontation is long past due Juliusseizure Jan 2018 #114

I'm fine with Booker running for prez ProudLib72 Jan 2018 #4

Democrats in Washington are delusional LiberalLovinLug Jan 2018 #37

Remember the "elitist" meme from the months just after the election? ProudLib72 Jan 2018 #55

Exactly! BigOleDummy Jan 2018 #117

Damn straight, he is EXACTLY what we need. He called her out, no crude language necessary. onecaliberal Jan 2018 #95

To me, theres no longer a cap on Fiery. Never was, but thats me. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2018 #135

Go Cory... ON FIRE! Zoonart Jan 2018 #5

Always been a fan of Booker's strength, forthright-ness, and language BoneyardDem Jan 2018 #6

In all frankness, if you're representing the NY/NJ area, "big money" is part of your constituency. Pope George Ringo II Jan 2018 #52

agreed BoneyardDem Jan 2018 #54

Big Pharma too. CentralMass Jan 2018 #83

He has a huge number of constituents in NJ that work in pharma ehrnst Jan 2018 #139

Look at his constituency crazycatlady Jan 2018 #85

Bookmarked for later. n/t Martin Eden Jan 2018 #7

She looked like she wanted the ground to open and swallow her up. sunonmars Jan 2018 #8

That was great - I hope that Nielsen feels ashamed for her complicity Shaddox Jan 2018 #10

With all due respect... brooklynite Jan 2018 #11

he's rated as the 6th most liberal senator currently NewJeffCT Jan 2018 #23

The OP didnt discuss anything other than his questioning... brooklynite Jan 2018 #28

Well they were also parroting a dishonest story about pharma votes. bettyellen Jan 2018 #36

I love Cory. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2018 #43

he was amazing today. bettyellen Jan 2018 #51

DT had tons of managerial experience. George W. Bush had run businesses. pnwmom Jan 2018 #38

I would enjoy seeing him throw his hat in the ring. nt. NCTraveler Jan 2018 #12

YESSSS!!!!! ailsagirl Jan 2018 #31

I use to find him kind of fake-ish, but I'm warming up to him. phleshdef Jan 2018 #14

Ive been listening to the hearing since Leahys first round of questioning. MLAA Jan 2018 #16

The whole "megillah", here. . . DinahMoeHum Jan 2018 #17

God, he's electrifying ailsagirl Jan 2018 #30

She roller her eyes at him!!! LittleGirl Jan 2018 #53

I know! We saw that as well!...totally disrespectful.... Upthevibe Jan 2018 #66

Thank you. That's electrifying! longship Jan 2018 #86

I understand some Dems are in red states awesomerwb1 Jan 2018 #18

He is speaking for me and most of the people I know. Im older, white and most of all I am the Augiedog Jan 2018 #19

He speaks for me and for the parents I had. sprinkleeninow Jan 2018 #94

They never seem to have a problem lying for Trump Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2018 #20

2 possible problems with Booker- suppot pf charter school movement, connection to RW church movement bobbieinok Jan 2018 #22

8 articles at talk2action appear when searching for 'Cory Booker' bobbieinok Jan 2018 #29

Well, I won't vote for him. Charter schools are not something I can support. Sophia4 Jan 2018 #45

So, if it's Booker versus Trump, you'll----------what? nt Atticus Jan 2018 #97

Stay home! Sophia4 Jan 2018 #98

Oh so you'll help Trump. Good to know. EllieBC Jan 2018 #99

Is there any *X For president* thread on DU that DOESN'T have someone claiming they'll stay home? musicblind Jan 2018 #100

Oh, come on. Go easy. The poster has been here less than 2 months... GulfCoast66 Jan 2018 #115

There are simply certain basic concepts that the Democratic Party stands for. Sophia4 Jan 2018 #121

Go back and read the TOS for DU. Staying home in lieu of voting for a Dem in the GE ... Hekate Jan 2018 #125

You won't vote for him based on one claim in a DU post? mcar Jan 2018 #101

No. Sorry. But I won't vote for him if he supports charter schools unless the schools Sophia4 Jan 2018 #119

I'm against charter schools too mcar Jan 2018 #120

I don't like what I have seen of him, but I still might vote for him. Sophia4 Jan 2018 #122

Do your own research and return here with links before seizing on one online rumor... Hekate Jan 2018 #126

Obama and Arne Duncan loved Charters as well... vi5 Jan 2018 #61

Make that 3. He was on the bandwagon to get rid of Franken. nt Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #71

Yes! CommonSenseMom Jan 2018 #24

Seriously? Which "cowardly" and spineless Democrats did you have in mind? NurseJackie Jan 2018 #91

We have any number of Dem officeholders and former officeholders who speak up DAILY... Hekate Jan 2018 #127

Booker/Yates MissKat Jan 2018 #26

Yates is a good choice too..yates..harris...we have so many good PASSIONATE ppl.. samnsara Jan 2018 #62

EXACTLY what I was thinking! mainer Jan 2018 #69

I watched the whole hearing and cried all through Booker's speech. lamp_shade Jan 2018 #27

I can see why!!!! WOW ailsagirl Jan 2018 #33

Good for Cory Booker. PatrickforO Jan 2018 #32

That was powerful! mcar Jan 2018 #35

She is complicant and should be called out and shamed.. mountain grammy Jan 2018 #42

Let's have a open primary in the presidential election. Sophia4 Jan 2018 #44

Any Dems would be running against an incumbent GOP pres. Thats an open... Hekate Jan 2018 #82

I agree with you -- a whole bunch of excellent Dems primarying. Sophia4 Jan 2018 #84

Open primaries. No, we went thru that in 2016. We need Dems voting... brush Jan 2018 #129

Yes radical noodle Jan 2018 #141

Tell 'em Booker! withoutapaddle Jan 2018 #46

KICK ailsagirl Jan 2018 #47

That's the kind of response we need to see. More like this! Demit Jan 2018 #48

Thank you, Cory Booker. Paladin Jan 2018 #49

I'd certainly welcome it. Music Man Jan 2018 #50

he is astounding trueblue2007 Jan 2018 #56

I like Booker a lot... vi5 Jan 2018 #57

"You're a threat to this country" Stinky The Clown Jan 2018 #58

my thoughts exactly!!!!!.... samnsara Jan 2018 #59

Awesome job by Booker - but did you catch Neilson's eyeroll? Victory at Yorktown Jan 2018 #60

I think Booker may be the Democratic candidate that could win by the largest margin MrPurple Jan 2018 #63

My son was his constituent when Booker was mayor mainer Jan 2018 #67

I first became aware of him when I watched the documentary "Street Fight" MrPurple Jan 2018 #74

I met Booker back in 2009 crazycatlady Jan 2018 #87

Nope. Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #110

Wow cp Jan 2018 #64

Trump's Accomplices Are Truly Scum SeaDoo77 Jan 2018 #65

I think he was on the get-rid-of-Franken bandwagon. So he's a no-go for me. Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #68

Best fact-check that before deciding then. Nonetheless, we have a deep bench of excellent Dems... Hekate Jan 2018 #128

GOOD FOR HIM! GallopingGhost Jan 2018 #70

YESSSSS! rurallib Jan 2018 #72

I've been pimping a Booker run since I saw an interview with him bout 6 mos back ... mr_lebowski Jan 2018 #73

Part of the Franken Railroad Crew... LakeArenal Jan 2018 #75

Yes. He's a non-starter. Honeycombe8 Jan 2018 #108

Like the Castro Bros. LakeArenal Jan 2018 #109

Must watch later. Cracklin Charlie Jan 2018 #76

Yes! PoorMonger Jan 2018 #77

Oh, dear God, PLEASE no. PLEASE. RandomAccess Jan 2018 #78

What's what you call taking to the woodshed n/t hibbing Jan 2018 #80

Like MLK, Booker has command of the rhythm of effective preaching. He doesn't tblue37 Jan 2018 #81

President Booker. I'd zentrum Jan 2018 #88

I'll take a hard pass, thanks PDittie Jan 2018 #89

Not that long ago, so very very many DUers were calling him a moderate corporate sellout Blue_Tires Jan 2018 #90

People are still calling him that oberliner Jan 2018 #133

Whatz her face: "Abba abba doo blawblawblaw blub blub..." sprinkleeninow Jan 2018 #92

Best thing I have seen in a VERY LONG TIME. onecaliberal Jan 2018 #93

I first came to notice Cory Booker in 2012 when he ran into a burning house to save a woman BoneyardDem Jan 2018 #96

He very well might be the star nominee. bearsfootball516 Jan 2018 #102

There are folks on DU who will only accept one candidate GulfCoast66 Jan 2018 #106

Putting all of one's eggs in one basket makes one a Putin troll ot tool BoneyardDem Jan 2018 #124

me too me too me too!!!!! samnsara Jan 2018 #103

hes on again hes on again he on again samnsara Jan 2018 #104

Well I think greymattermom Jan 2018 #105

Well, that's certainly the reaction he sought misanthrope Jan 2018 #107

Yes, but nothing wrong with that Awsi Dooger Jan 2018 #112

Booker's very solid on social issues tilsammans Jan 2018 #113

Take a breath !!! Dolly123Jimmy Jan 2018 #118

+1 PDittie Jan 2018 #132

sharod brown would win AlexSFCA Jan 2018 #130

Last year, first night of convention JNelson6563 Jan 2018 #131

She rolled his eyes at him oberliner Jan 2018 #134

I see a lot of progressives bashing Booker Dopers_Greed Jan 2018 #136

"so called progressives"...not what a call a real progressive or a true progressive BoneyardDem Jan 2018 #140

strong heaven05 Jan 2018 #138

I'd vote for him. (n/t) Iggo Jan 2018 #142