Cory Booker
United States
Democratic
United States senator
government
Cory Anthony Booker is an American politician and lawyer serving as a United States senator from New Jersey, a seat he has held since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Booker is the first African-American U.S. senator from New Jersey. He was the 38th mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013, and served on the Municipal Council of Newark for the Central Ward from 1998 to 2002.
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Sep 4, 2026
Center
He co-authored a letter requesting information on the Education Department's student loan spending.
As a centrist-leaning Democrat, his involvement signals a focus on administrative accountability that resonates with moderate voters tired of partisan bickering.
Jun 27, 2026
Lean Left
Led Senate Democrats in demanding information and a hearing on the DOJ's anti-weaponization fund, alleging policy violations.
Lean left appreciates Booker's push to hold the DOJ accountable for politicized enforcement, but is wary that Democrats are only investigating procedural violations rather than the fund's core mission of protecting Trump allies.