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10 Democrats looking to challenge Trump in 2020

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter

Cory Booker

Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, smiles during an interview at the Newseum in Washington October 2, 2009. The interview was part of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists.
Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, smiles during an interview at the Newseum in Washington October 2, 2009. The interview was part of the First Draft of History event, held by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute to bring together newsmakers, historians and journalists. | (Photo: Reuters/Jonathan Ernst)

Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey, who gained national headlines for his strong opposition to United States Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, announced his presidential bid on the first day of Black History Month.

Many had long speculated that Sen. Booker was going to run, as he had already been putting together a campaign team and had support from progressive fundraisers.

“What is real strength? Is it bombast? Is it swagger, braggadociousness? Is it strut? No, I think strength is seen in vulnerability. It’s seen in those people who stood before fire hoses and armed troopers unarmed,” said Booker, as reported by The Atlantic.

“I think it’s people who are willing to let the truth be told. We’re all imperfect folks trying to make a better nation, and I look forward to offering up a very strong spirit of love and kindness and grace and decency, along with my policy ideas, and put that before the American public.”

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