On this episode of ‘Stepping Into The Shade Room,‘ Senator Cory Booker touches down to reflect on his days at Stanford University, to his bouts running for president. Additionally, Booker discusses the need for reform in the American justice system while sharing his thoughts on hot-button issues such as education, student loan debt, and the country’s leadership future. Lastly, the senator even spills a lil’ tea, reflecting on his romances and a surprise celebrity blind date with Mariah Carey while speaking with host Thembi.
Cory Booker Gets Real On What He Thinks The Democrats Need To Do In The Next Presidential Election
About twenty-one minutes into the interview, Thembi asked the senator to share his thoughts on the public’s sentiments that the party may not have a “strong contender” for the next presidential election. Specifically, she asked the Senator to share whether he believes the sentiment is true and if he feels former Vice President Kamala Harris should run for president again.
“I think that there’s an exciting bench of Democrats coming up,” Senator Booker told Thembi. “This president is the last baby boomer president we will ever have. The baby boomer leadership of Congress is slowly leaving the stage, and you see new, young leaders coming up.”
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Ultimately, Booker shared that he feels “a lot” of politicians may stay in their position “too long.” However, it has been helpful to have tenured political leaders. Ultimately, the senator shared that he believes we “are in a time of retrenchment and retraction.”
The Senator Reflects On A Surprise Blind Date With Mariah Carey
Before the episode concluded, Senator Booker spilled that “years ago,” he actually went on a celebrity blind date with Mariah Carey! He explained that they “laughed and had a good time.”
Scroll above to see whether he and MC were a “love match,” and whether they linked up for a second date. Additionally, Senator Booker gets real candid on so much more!
