Cory Booker To Run For Senate In 2014: Sources [View all]
Source: Huffington Post
Newark Mayor Cory Booker (D) will not challenge Gov. Chris Christie (R) in 2013, choosing instead to seek Democrat Frank Lautenberg's Senate seat in 2014, according to NBC 4 New York.
Sources told PolitickerNJ.com Booker would pass up the chance to challenge Christie, whose approval rating hit a high point after his actions in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Booker called Democratic party leaders Thursday morning to inform them of his plans, the Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Booker said earlier he was "absolutely considering" a gubernatorial run, calling Christie "vulnerable." Elizabeth, N.J. Mayor Chris Bollwage (D) told The Huffington Post Booker's past uncertainty on his future plans had "frozen" the state's Democratic Party.
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Smart. Sadly, Christie will probably be re-elected.
Ugh.