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Trump floats postponing general election

July 30, 2020 10:07 am

In a tweet this morning, President Donald Trump floated the idea of postponing the 2020 election until the coronavirus pandemic is over or until election officials can fully develop secure election procedures. “With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which...

Booker White House opponents raised $3.2 million in New Jersey in 2019

February 10, 2020 6:54 pmFebruary 10, 2020 8:38 pm

Cory Booker had his home state locked up before dropping out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination on January 13, but his rivals still raised nearly $3.2 million from New Jersey donors in 2019. Booker raised $3,436,234 from...

At least 8 Democratic presidential campaigns will seek Hunterdon convention votes

February 8, 2020 4:17 pmFebruary 9, 2020 4:41 pm

Hunterdon County’s first-in-the-state convention to award the organization line in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination in Flemington on Sunday. It’s being called the Iowa of New Jersey, and while the race looks to be wide open, the only...

Poll: New Hampshire is a 4-way fight, but Booker is at 1%

January 9, 2020 11:00 amJanuary 9, 2020 11:04 am

Cory Booker is polling at just 1% in New Hampshire, according to a Monmouth University poll released today. The poll reflects a four-way fight in the first-in-the-nation primary, with Pete Buttigieg at 20%, Joe Biden at 19%, Bernie Sanders at...

Buttigieg tops pack in Iowa poll, with Booker at 2%

November 12, 2019 1:30 pmNovember 12, 2019 1:34 pm

Cory Booker is at 2% in a new Monmouth University poll of likely Democratic caucusgoers in Iowa and is tied for 9th place. Pete Buttigieg has now gone to the head of the pack, with 22%, gaining 14 points from...

Biden raises almost $250k in New Jersey

July 22, 2019 12:54 pmJuly 22, 2019 11:18 pm

Former Vice President Joseph Biden raised $246,488 from New Jersey donors since he announced his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on April 25, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. Favorite son Cory Booker had a home...

Booker draws strong debate slot, adds 40 New Hampshire activist endorsements

July 19, 2019 8:31 amJuly 19, 2019 1:57 pm

Cory Booker scored a potentially advantageous position in the next Democratic presidential debate. He’ll appear on the second night, along with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. That gives Booker a much-needed opportunity for a break-out moment against Biden, who leads...