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Lautenberg's Death Opens 'Pandora's Box' for Christie

All paths to a new senator are thorny for potential 2016 candidate

(Newser) - Following the death of Sen. Frank Lautenberg , the ball is in Chris Christie's court—but the next move is a dicey one for a man seen as poised for a presidential run. A number of options are open to the Republican governor, the New York Times reports. If he...

Lautenberg, 89, Won't Run for Re-Election in Senate

Democrat's decision paves way for Cory Booker

(Newser) - Liberal stalwart Sen. Frank Lautenberg says he won't run for re-election to his New Jersey seat in 2014, reports the Star-Ledger . The 89-year-old ended the speculation weeks after Newark Mayor Cory Booker made it clear he'd like to run if Lautenberg stepped down. Who knows, maybe this sets...

Geraldo: I Might Run for Senate
 Geraldo: I Might Run for Senate 
Jan 31, 2013 5:35 PM CST

Geraldo: I Might Run for Senate

Rivera says he's 'truly' considering a run in New Jersey

(Newser) - None other than Geraldo Rivera says he's considering a run for US Senate in New Jersey. "Buckle your seat belts!" said Rivera as he announced on his radio show on WABC-AM in New York that he is "truly contemplating" a Senate bid. He said he has...

Milestone: 2 Black Senators to Serve at Same Time

Cowan's appointment makes some history

(Newser) - The pick of William "Mo" Cowan to fill John Kerry's Senate seat in Massachusetts results in a little American history being made, notes Bloomberg . For the first time ever, two black senators will serve at the same time. Cowan joins Tim Scott of South Carolina , who got picked...

NJ Dem Tapped for Vast Task of Unseating Christie

Tough fight ahead for Barbara Buono

(Newser) - New Jersey's Democrats have picked somebody for the David-vs.-Goliath task of taking on the man polls show is the country's most popular governor—and possibly its most popular Republican. State Sen. Barbara Buono has won the support of the Democratic Governors' Association and state Democratic groups, making...

Cory Booker Rescues Freezing Dog

Even as Frank Lautenberg questions his job performance

(Newser) - Cory Booker revived his part-time superhero act last night, coming to the rescue of a dog that been left out in the freezing cold. The Newark mayor was alerted to the pooch's plight via his usual bat signal: Twitter. A reporter from WABC 7 spotted the dog and tweeted...

Get Ready for Another Black President in 2016

Ben Smith thinks that the Democrats, at least, are sure to nominate a black person

(Newser) - Historically speaking, the next president will probably be the same race as the current one; after all, it's happened 42 of the last 43 times. That's a joke, of course, but Ben Smith at BuzzFeed thinks there's actually a pretty good chance the next president will be...

GOP: Obama Wants to Sail Right Over Cliff
 GOP: Obama 
 Wants to Sail 
 Right Over Cliff 
TALK SHOW ROUNDUP
Dec 23, 2012 12:13 PM CST

GOP: Obama Wants to Sail Right Over Cliff

Barrasso sees political gold at bottom for president

(Newser) - Whether he gets "that for free" or not, President Obama has no interest in averting the fiscal cliff, says the No. 4 Republican in the Senate. "I think he sees a political victory at the bottom of the cliff," Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso told Fox News today,...

Cory Booker: I'm Exploring Senate Run

Newark mayor looks to replace fellow Dem Frank Lautenberg in 2014

(Newser) - Cory Booker has made his decision : The popular Newark mayor will explore a run for the Senate, he announced today. "Let there be no doubt: I will complete my full second term as mayor of Newark, New Jersey," Booker says in a YouTube video and website post today....

Alan Simpson: Tax Hikes for Rich, or Drinks on Me
 Alan Simpson: 
 Tax Hikes for Rich, 
 or Drinks on Me 
TALK SHOW ROUNDUP
Dec 9, 2012 12:17 PM CST

Alan Simpson: Tax Hikes for Rich, or Drinks on Me

Erskine Bowles increasingly confident now that parties 'starting to tango'

(Newser) - It's just another Sunday teetering on the fiscal cliff, with the Hill reporting that both Alan Simpson and Erskine Bowles are indicating that tax hikes for the rich were a foregone conclusion. “I think Erskine and I both agree that if anybody out there who is, quote, rich...

Cory Booker&#39;s Food Stamp Regret: I Didn&#39;t Buy Eggs
Cory Booker's Food Stamp
Regret: I Didn't Buy Eggs
weeklong challenge
Dec 5, 2012 9:22 AM CST

Cory Booker's Food Stamp Regret: I Didn't Buy Eggs

Newark mayor thinks he should have clipped coupons, too

(Newser) - Cory Booker began his food stamp challenge yesterday, showing off his decidedly modest grocery haul for the week to the New Jersey Star-Ledger . The vegetarian mayor spent $29.78 on an assortment that included 17 cans of beans, seven yams, two bags of frozen vegetables, and two apples. "If...

Booker Maneuver Sparks Near-Riot at City Hall

He casts rare vote on council to help political ally gain seat

(Newser) - A dramatic scene at Newark's city hall last night: During a meeting to appoint a new council member, Mayor Cory Booker pulled a behind-the-scenes move that caused outraged citizens to storm the dais, knocking over a podium and prompting police to use pepper spray, reports NJ.com . Two candidates...

Cory Booker to Live Off Food Stamps

Takes on week-long challenge after Twitter debate

(Newser) - In the latest adventures of Cory Booker, the Newark mayor—who tends to be at the center of the action —is set to undergo a food-stamp challenge. After a Twitter user told him that "nutrition is not the responsibility of the government," their back-and-forth resulted in a...

Governor Cory Booker or Senator Cory Booker?

Newark's mayor is considering both options

(Newser) - Cory Booker is looking for a promotion. The Newark mayor, Democratic party phenom, and random rescuer of people from fires , is contemplating the launch of a campaign for either the Senate or the governorship in New Jersey, reports Politico . Booker announced his intentions last night at a local county committee...

Cory Booker Gets In on New Rescue

Except a detective was first on scene of pedestrian hit by car

(Newser) - Cory Booker might be dead to the White House , but he's trying to burnish his knight-in-shining-armor cred again. Seems the mayor was on the scene when a Newark pedestrian was hit by a car Friday, tweeting that he was among a group that "got man stabilized & into...

Obama Aide on Cory Booker: 'He's Dead to Us'

Newark mayor was up for Cabinet post, but no more

(Newser) - Newark Mayor Cory Booker may have backpedaled from that "nauseating" comment and sung the praises of President Obama, but it won't be enough to restore the luster to the once-rising star of the Democratic Party. "He's dead to us,” one White House official tells the...

Clinton: Romney Did 'Good Work' at Bain

Bill becomes the latest Democrat to undermine Obama attacks

(Newser) - Et tu, Bill? That's what the Obama campaign might be thinking after the former president pulled a Cory Booker last night on CNN, telling Harvey Weinstein that Mitt Romney "had a sterling business career" at Bain Capital. "If you go in and you try to save a...

President: Romney's Bain Record Is Fair Game

Mitt's job creation claims should be examined, says prez

(Newser) - President Obama isn't backing down from his attacks on Mitt Romney's record at Bain Capital. The focus on the private equity firm "is not a distraction. This is what this campaign is going to be about," he said at a press conference in Chicago yesterday. Romney'...

Cory Booker Learns to Backpedal
Cory Booker Learns to Backpedal
May 21, 2012 10:16 AM CDT

Cory Booker Learns to Backpedal

Newark mayor quickly gets over 'nauseating' Obama ads on Bain

(Newser) - New Democrat darling Cory Booker made headlines yesterday when he hammered President Obama's ads attacking Bain Capital as "nauseating," and it didn't take long for him to make a sudden recovery. Hours after his comments, Booker posted a YouTube video clarifying his position. "Let me...

Rising Dem Calls Obama Campaign Ads 'Nauseating'

Newark Mayor Cory Booker slams GOP ads too

(Newser) - A leading Obama supporter pushed back against the president's attacks on Mitt Romney today, calling them "nauseating to the American public." On Meet the Press, Newark Mayor Cory Booker slammed Obama's campaign ad criticizing Bain Capital, Politico reports: "Enough is enough," Booker said. "...

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