Analysis: There was never much 'love' for Cory Booker’s campaign
Sen. Cory Booker was once viewed as a potential heir to the Obama legacy. But a candidate’s campaign built on respect and a faith that teaches him to “love” his political enemies couldn’t gain traction in the current political climate.that the lawmaker, who did not qualify for Tuesday’s debate, said his campaign would not have the funds “to scale up and continue building a campaign that can win.”
“So I’ve chosen to suspend my campaign now, take care of my wonderful staff, and give you time to consider the other strong choices in the field,” he wrote Monday to his supporters. It may not have been exactly clear when Booker’s announcement would come, but it was little surprise to those closely following the campaign when it did. Booker spent his entire candidacy polling in the single digits. And while conversations about him eventually launching a presidential campaign began before President Obama left the White House, when the lawmaker finally did go public with his run, there appeared to be little enthusiasm about his candidacy.
He grabbed headlines during the 2016 Democratic National Convention for offering literally loving words toward the man despised by many in his party.on CNN. “I pray for you. I hope that you find some kindness in your heart, that you’re not going to be somebody that spews out insults to your political opposition, that you’re going to start finding some ways to love.”that energy toward the president with him through the midterms and into the 2020 race.
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