Booker Drops Out Of Presidential Race | Talking Points Memo

discobot · January 13, 2020, 4:07pm

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) dropped out of the presidential race Monday, citing a lack of financial resources and exposure from the debates.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=1284134

maximus · January 13, 2020, 4:08pm

A good run, but we need you in the Senate. Along with Bernie…

becca656 · January 13, 2020, 4:09pm

And hopefully a role in the new administration. He’d be great at HUD.

steviedee111 · January 13, 2020, 4:10pm

At least now Newark residents trapped in burning buildings have something to look forward to.

maximus · January 13, 2020, 4:12pm

That’s how it’s done, folks. Take your licks, and work for the best candidate, whomever they may be. Trump is the ENEMY, not the other candidates in your own party.

causeforconcern · January 13, 2020, 4:13pm

Goodbye Cory, you’re a good guy.

steviedee111 · January 13, 2020, 4:15pm

Too bad he isn’t a racist narcissistic sociopath. That’s what you have to be to appeal to the electorate in this country.

txlawyer · January 13, 2020, 4:18pm

I continue to like Cory Booker and think he should be on any nominee’s shortlist of VP candidates.

JorgeP · January 13, 2020, 4:20pm

Wish him the best back in the Senate. Seemed like a perfectly competent politician. Spent a little too much time trying to be “the most” of whatever issue was raised to gain any traction with me. The most feminist, the most experienced, the most downtrodden, the most adult, etc etc.
I’d like to see him come back and try again with a little less “trying to be.” But heck, I’m just one vote. I’m sure others might feel differently.

old_curmudgeon · January 13, 2020, 4:20pm

Makes me sad. He was my guy, after a good deal of reflection. Not clear at all who I’ll support now.

old_curmudgeon · January 13, 2020, 4:20pm

You are too cynical. Do you think Obama would not win this year?

kovie · January 13, 2020, 4:22pm

In 2020 anti-everything that’s actually wrong with politics and our economic system anger sells, and his message of anodyne hope and unity never stood a chance.

gr · January 13, 2020, 4:22pm

Nice post. I, too, like him. Yes, he’s smart and evidently principled. I hope he stays around in the Senate and maybe for a cabinet position with a Dem POTUS.

kovie · January 13, 2020, 4:23pm

A bit simplistic, especially seeing as only 45% or so of voters went for that in 2016. But running on generic hope and unity isn’t the answer to that. You have to bore down into the details to win, like Sanders and Warren. Uncle Joe’s appeal is nostalgia and the Obama connection, and it won’t be enough. Anti-Trump & GOP anger PLUS detailed solutions is the ticket this year.

castor_troy · January 13, 2020, 4:24pm

Not so much. Vermont’s solid blue, if Bernie goes, it’ll be another lock-in Democratic seat.

left_in_washington_state · January 13, 2020, 4:25pm

I agree. I have liked him since his time as Mayor of Newark.

It is sad that we have lost so many minority candidates.

I am concerned that the inevitable Russianbot “Democrats don’t support Blacks or Hispanics” memes will find traction.

mike_in_houston · January 13, 2020, 4:25pm

I don’t think Bernie is racist… just racially tone-deaf.

maximus · January 13, 2020, 4:25pm

Agreed, but was inelegantly stating that Bernie needs to stay where he is, the Senate.

ANNFFL · January 13, 2020, 4:27pm

Better out of politics.

inversion · January 13, 2020, 4:27pm

Though I did, Phil Scott is a Republican and Vermont’s current governor.