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Tx4obama

(36,974 posts)
Thu Nov 1, 2012, 04:30 PM Nov 2012

Newark Mayor Cory Booker Opens His Home To Residents Without Power, Heat


Newark Mayor Cory Booker Opens His Home To Residents Without Power, Heat

Newark Mayor Cory Booker has been referred to as a superhero of sorts — and the he’s using the same trademark social media approach in tackling the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. He’s even opened the doors to his own home, inviting residents to re-charge and relax.

Booker took to Twitter to respond to a resident — a “Newark native” under the handle @my_serenalove — who said she lives “around the corner” from the mayor but doesn’t have power, while much of the area does. He responded: ...

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Full article here: http://www.mediaite.com/online/newark-mayor-cory-booker-opens-his-home-to-residents-without-power-heat/



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Newark Mayor Cory Booker Opens His Home To Residents Without Power, Heat (Original Post) Tx4obama Nov 2012 OP
I've been watching his feed. Amazing guy. politicat Nov 2012 #1
Very cool! Lucinda Nov 2012 #2

politicat

(9,808 posts)
1. I've been watching his feed. Amazing guy.
Thu Nov 1, 2012, 05:02 PM
Nov 2012

He's been everywhere, making sure Newark's citizens are getting what they need. Guy seems tireless, and still has a sense of humor and compassion.

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