Booker meets fundraising goal, will stay in presidential race

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Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) White House campaign said that it met its goal of raising $1.7 million dollars a Monday deadline and announced the senator will continue his bid for the presidency.

Booker’s campaign raised $1,783,504 in the nine-day campaign since making the plea to voters.

“When we made the decision to be completely honest with folks about where we stood and what we needed to raise to put this campaign on a path to be successful, we didn’t know how people would respond,” Booker said in a statement.

“I’ve been overwhelmed by the response, and I couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who pitched in. This moment is a testimony to the power of what’s possible when people unite in common purpose and work toward a shared goal.”

https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/463606-booker-meets-fundraising-goal-will-stay-in-presidential-race

[NurseJackie]

1. Congratulations, CB!

I think he's a strong contender for VP.

[CTyankee]

2. I have this theory which I have stated before on DU...

he may be staying in to be considered as Warren's running mate in the event his campaign doesn't win him the nomination.

If so, his strategy has some merit. He stays in, gets his message out and proves his strength in communities of color. If Warren wins, she will need his strength in those communities and will tap him as her running mate. After 8 years, he has more visibility and can be considered for the presidency.

Howzat for a theory?

[BlueWI]

3. I appreciate his voice in the race.

I hope he stays in through the primaries to strengthen name recognition and influence the party platform, even though he's a long shot for the nomination.