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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: I was previously very positive toward Cory Booker. Given his constant Biden attacks, not so much. [View all]Cha
(297,123 posts)24. ".. no more Mr Nice Guy.. "
Cory Booker is sworn in as a U.S. senator in 2013 by then-Vice President Joe Biden. (John Munson |The Star-Ledger)
For Cory Booker, its no more Mr. Nice Guy
WASHINGTON For Cory Booker, peace and love has given way to confrontation and criticism.
Booker, trailing in opinion polls and fundraising, has taken aim at former Vice President Joe Biden, the early frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination.
For almost a month now, he has leveled attacks on Biden that are getting more personal ignoring the rest of the Democratic field as well as his own campaign mantra of emphasizing a positive vision for America
But in being aggressive, Booker runs the risk of losing the brand that made him a contender in the first place. His new stance isnt sitting well with some fellow Jersey Democrats.
Booker, trailing in opinion polls and fundraising, has taken aim at former Vice President Joe Biden, the early frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination.
For almost a month now, he has leveled attacks on Biden that are getting more personal ignoring the rest of the Democratic field as well as his own campaign mantra of emphasizing a positive vision for America
But in being aggressive, Booker runs the risk of losing the brand that made him a contender in the first place. His new stance isnt sitting well with some fellow Jersey Democrats.
If I was asked to give advice, I would say, Cory, I love you. Stay away from doing this, said Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-9th Dist. 'You have enough good qualities. You may get a few more headlines if you do it that way. Its not worth it. It cheapens your own campaign, period.
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-12th Dist., said she worried that confrontations between Democrats now will provide ammunition to President Donald Trump later.
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-12th Dist., said she worried that confrontations between Democrats now will provide ammunition to President Donald Trump later.
https://www.nj.com/politics/2019/07/for-cory-booker-its-no-more-mr-nice-guy.html
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I was previously very positive toward Cory Booker. Given his constant Biden attacks, not so much. [View all]
hlthe2b
Jul 2019
OP
It's kind of sad but I also hope people know how difficult what they are doing really is....
SouthernProgressive
Jul 2019
#3
Same. it's sad he's going to "Gillibrand" himself over an inevitable failed presidential run.
W_HAMILTON
Jul 2019
#11
I'd liked Cory Booker. I'm surprised and disappointed that he went this low. Can only attribute it
highplainsdem
Jul 2019
#12
I was too. In fact, early on when it was uncertain if Biden was going to run....
George II
Jul 2019
#18
I lived in NJ for over 10 years, most of that in Elizabeth, a couple of blocks from...
TreasonousBastard
Jul 2019
#40