Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: I was previously very positive toward Cory Booker. Given his constant Biden attacks, not so much. [View all]SouthernProgressive
(1,810 posts)on a personal level. I know that's not an excuse but it is real.
Booker is a deep individual who spends a considerable amount of his time looking for meaning. He tries to do what is right and I believe him to be at the level of a role model. He is a very good person.
He has had his ego built up by those around him. He is smart. Can work a room. Is very educated about that to which he speaks. And has been a champion for many great issues and causes.
He went to Plains with Cummings to get Carters blessing to run for the Presidency. It was barely reported. There was no groundswell. The only real place he saw a push for himself was from those already in his circle. Not one single organic positive thing happened for him.
He just can't move. There was no real initial shift to him and one hasn't happened since. There is no momuntum to build off of because the train never really left the station.
It's clear he is lashing out and is frustrated. I don't like to see my friend like this. Politics can be brutal to the individual. As cold as it gets.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided