Cory Booker's 2020 campaign has struggled to find momentum so far, and he's way behind in both the polls and fundraising.
Though the crowd in Newark was relatively small, it was quite diverse. The city's population is roughlyThose in attendance did their best to find shade where they could on one of the warmest days in the region in 2019 so far. At least one person fainted but got help quickly from medical professionals on the scene."I have watched Cory fight for this community. I have watched Cory fight for this state," she said.
"I will be a president for all people in America," Booker went on to say in English, and also in Spanish, in what was perhaps a veiled jab at President Donald Trump and his anti-immigrant rhetoric.The New Jersey senator accused Trump of squandering"America's moral authority" and coddling dictators.As he wrapped up his speech, Booker urged the crowd to recognize the urgency of the times we live in.
The crowd cheered and Booker walked off to"No Problems" by Chance the Rapper. After, he could be seen taking selfies and chatting with people in attendance, though most of the crowd quickly dissipated.
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