What's up with Cory Booker?

[Raven123]

6. The closest comparison for me is Kamala Harris

I remember seeing them both on Senate Judiciary Committee. She nailed Barr with her question re: Trump initiating/encouraging investigations. Got a lot of repeat media play. She has also addressed teacher pay as a major policy issue and I believe spoke about it in her rollout. While Booker is a gifted speaker, I am not aware of a similar issue that drives his campaign. I also wonder if some rollout speeches get lost on other news of the day. Haven’t followed them all to know who announced when.

Could it be his campaign organization just hasn’t been successful in marketing ? Also, could be that he is concentrating on early primary states and hoping to catch on.

I agree the debates will be important - for every candidate. Booker will need a signature issue or a signature position on an issue that distinguishes him. When I saw him speak at the 2016 Dem convention, I was impressed.

I do agree that part of Pete’s attention is due to the novelty factor. Beto has name recognition after a highly publicized recent campaign against Cruz, but I don’t think he is doing as well as some predicted.