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Cory Booker's Latest Superhero Feat Is Picking Up A Dog Out Of The Freezing Cold
Newark Mayor Cory Booker is at it again — this time, he's saving a dog that was outside in the cold. Toni Yates, a reporter with WABC, tweeted at Booker late Thursday afternoon after she noticed two dogs left out in the frigid cold of Newark. Show More Summary
Cory Booker Is Crushing Senator Frank Lautenberg In A Hypothetical Primary Battle
Though the potential primary than a year away, Newark Mayor Cory Booker is destroying incumbent Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg by more than 20 points in a hypothetical primary election, according to a new Fairleigh Dickinson University poll. Show More Summary
Cory Booker Is Offering $1,000 Rewards For Information On Illegally Owned Guns
Newark, N.J., mayor and rising Democrat star Cory Booker has a plan to curb gun violence in his city: Offer a $1,000 reward for information leading to the seizure of illegally owned firearms. No, really: The city has set up an anonymous hotline and everything. Show More Summary
REPORT: Cory Booker Will Run For Senate In 2014
Newark Mayor Cory Booker has decided that he will skip a run for governor next year and instead run for one of New Jersey's U.S. Senate seats in 2014, The Star-Ledger is reporting. Booker will make the decision official later today with, of course, a tweet. Show More Summary
The New York Times Has A Pretty Brutal Takedown Of Cory Booker
As Newark Mayor Cory Booker contemplates a move to a higher office either next year or in 2014, The New York Times' Kate Zernike is out with a definitive look at Booker that paints him as more style than substance. [H]is constituents...Show More Summary
Cory Booker's Twitter Rant Against Food Stamp Haters Is Fascinating To Watch
Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker certainly isn't the first politician to see first-hand what it's like to survive on food stamps, but he just might be one of the most fascinating to watch. For the next seven days, Booker will live off the same $4.32 per day that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants receive in Newark. Show More Summary
It's Becoming Clear That Cory Booker's Best Path To National Office Is Through The Senate
If Newark Mayor Cory Booker is looking to move up the political ladder, it looks like he is going to have to look outside the governor's mansion, at least for now. Three polls released this week found New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie with a commanding lead over Booker in a theoretical matchup for the state's 2013 gubernatorial race. Show More Summary
Chris Christie Gets The Ultimate Shoutout From President Obama
The lovefest for New Jersey Governor Chris Christie continues on election night with the ultimate shoutout by President Obama in his victory speech. During the election news coverage earlier this evening, Newark mayor Cory Booker and...Show More Summary
Cory Booker Invited Newark Residents To His Home To Escape The Aftermath Of Sandy
For at least a few hours on Thursday, Newark Mayor Cory Booker played the role of superhero once again, providing his neighbors who don't have power access to food, drinks, power outlets, and... movies. The New York Observer's Hunter Walker reported that Booker had more than a dozen people at his house Thursday. Show More Summary
Here's How Mayor Cory Booker Says He's Fixing Newark's Drug Problem
Newark, N.J.'s controversial mayor has an equally contentious plan for stopping drug-related crimes and the recidivism of people arrested on nonviolent drug charges. Cory Booker and former New York Gov. David Paterson spoke Tuesday morning about recidivism and racism at a panel hosted by Stroock law firm. Show More Summary
Ex-Governor Explains Why Gang Leaders Are The Smartest Kids In School
The shockingly high recidivism rate could easily be reduced if society would shoulder some responsibility — specifically for non-violent drug offenders. At least that's what Newark, N.J. Mayor Cory Booker and former New York Gov. David Paterson — who spoke Tuesday morning about recidivism and racism at a panel hosted by Stroock law firm — say. Show More Summary
WATCH: The Best Moments From Day 1 Of The Democratic National Convention
Yesterday was day one of the Democratic National Convention. Cory Booker kicked off the event, and he brought the house down with a rousing speech calling for the rich to pay their fair share of taxes. First Lady Michelle Obama capped...Show More Summary
Cory Booker Started Off The Democratic National Convention By Bringing Down The House With This Line
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Newark Mayor and rising Democratic star Cory Booker just gave the Democratic National Convention's first prime speech, and it was an enthusiastic one that riled up the crowd of delegates. In particular, this one line...Show More Summary
Superhero Mayor Cory Booker Came To The Rescue Once Again On Friday
In his second heroic act in a two-month span, Newark Mayor Corey Booker tweeted Friday afternoon about how he had assisted a man who was accidentally hit by a car when he crossed in front of oncoming traffic.
Booker followed up withShow More Summary
Cory Booker's Communications Director Is Stepping Down After Last Week's Bain Debacle
The backlash over Newark Mayor Cory Booker's controversial Meet The Press appearance continued this week, with the news that Booker's communications director is stepping down in the wake of the public relations disaster. NJPolitiker.com reports that the comms director, Anne Torres, is resigning from her post in the mayor's office, effective today. Show More Summary
Republicans Commemorate Obama's Nightmare Of A Week With This Video
Obama has had a terrible week. On Sunday and Monday there was non-stop chatter from Democrats (like Newark Mayor Cory Booker) that his anti-Romney ads about private equity deals were unfair. Then on Tuesday he had two humiliating showings...Show More Summary
WATCH: Chris Matthews Flips Out And Has A Meltdown About Cory Booker's 'Act Of Sabotage'
Chris Matthews did not feel the same "thrill up his leg" after hearing Cory Booker's comments on "Meet the Press" Sunday. Via Mediaite, here's Matthews completely flipping out at Booker, calling his comments an "act of sabotage" andShow More Summary
Cory Booker Tears Into Republicans For 'Using Him'
Cory Booker was a last-minute booking on The Rachel Maddow Show tonight on MSNBC, and he tried to make good on his comments that have caused quite a stir over the past 36 hours.
Booker blasted the Republican Party for "using him" today while also attempting to further clarify the context of his original comments. Show More Summary
What The Cory Booker 'Meet The Press' Incident Means For Obama
Cory Booker's appearance on Meet the Press this weekend kicked over a hornet's nest for the Obama campaign. Booker said that he found the Obama campaign's attacks on Romney's work at Bain Capital "nauseating." But the incident did most...Show More Summary
How Cory Booker Became A Legend
The cheers have been building for years now. The Newark mayor has garnered plaudits left and right, building a fanbase — and legend — throughout the first years of his political career.
Since taking over as mayor in 2006, Booker hasShow More Summary