Corey Booker is running out of money

[Gothmog]

I like Booker. We made him a honorary Texan at the state party fundraiser last year. Booker gives a great speech. This new does not surprise me

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[LincolnRossiter]

1. A winnowing has to happen at some point. I'm not sure how he and Beto continue to fundraise at all.

Biden, Warren, and Sanders (with an outside shot for Harris and Buttigieg) are the only candidates with a realistic way forward.

[OnDoutside]

2. +1

[BeyondGeography]

3. And Buttigieg

Oops, I see you have him in parentheses.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

4. Truth!!

Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!! or
Elizabeth & Bernie 2020!!
Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!

[NurseJackie]

8. Oh, please.

Either way, welcome to the revolution!!!

Oh, please. There will be no "revolution" that involves BS at all and the polling bears that out. He's running a divisive campaign that only serves to weaken the party and create division and distrust. That type of negativity leads to apathy. Apathy results in lower voter turnout. Lower voter turnout makes it easier for the GOP and Russia to steal elections.

All I'm saying is that at this critical juncture, America needs a true leader. We can do better than BS and we have much stronger candidates who actually have the temperament to be the Leader of the Free World and who have the temperament to proudly represent our great nation on the World's Stage.

[guillaumeb]

30. At this point, I agree with you.

But polling can change, and with it, the appearance of electability.

[NurseJackie]

5. His future as a Democrat on the National-Political-Stage remains bright...

... I always enjoy seeing him on Rachel.

[left-of-center2012]

6. Yes

We'll soon see how much the candidates raised in the current quarter.

[Bayard]

7. I like Booker

I like his passion and honesty. He's young yet....his time will come. Same for the rest of this field.

I'd really like to see a Biden/Warren ticket.

[Eric J in MN]

9. It has been a long time since

...a Democratic nominee chose a VP clearly to his left. Maybe Carter-Mondale was the most recent time.

[Gothmog]

14. I like a Biden/Harris or a Biden/Abrams ticket

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

10. Fundraising starts to fade when potential donors see

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that a candidate doesn't seem to be getting anywhere, so they don't want to waste their money. Without money a candidate can't do ads and can't raise more money. That's the campaign death spiral. I like Booker (I like most of the candidates) but the field is just too big for them all to be able to keep fund-raising.

[tritsofme]

11. The real is question is why it took so long.

I’ve never understood why anyone donates to a clearly doomed candidate.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

12. Sometimes wishful thinking prevents them from seeing the impending doom,

but eventually they figure out a campaign isn't going anywhere and the money dries up, sealing its doom.

[bearsfootball516]

13. That's how I felt about Inslee.

If you've looked at DU primary donations thread, Inslee got a staggering amount of donations for a candidate that never had any chance.

[PhoenixDem]

15. Sen. Booker will continue to be a major force in the party

His help in the Alabama special election for senate was invaluable and I am grateful to him.

[question everything]

16. He was my first choice - after I heard him speaking at the 2016 convention

But his campaign did not distinguish himself. He is not the only African American. His attack on Biden hurt him - just as it hurt Harris.

And.. there are too many Coasties who cannot appeal to the middle of the country.

[brooklynite]

17. He has a decent turnout at the Iowa Steak Fry

[Blue_true]

26. Do they actually fry steaks? Deep fry? nt

[brooklynite]

27. No, they're grilled

It’s a colloquial phrase in these parts

[Blue_true]

28. Oh, THANKS!!!!! I have seen pan seared steaks, but never a truly fried one. nt

[Skidmore]

18. Booker needs more

seasoning and discipline. I like him and he was in my top tier until he sat behind Harris at that hearing and clearly realized how he had missed an opportunity. His slamming of Joe at the debate didn't help either.

[RLG]

21. God, I hate that word "seasoning".

He's not a fresh piece of meat.

Besides, why not strike why the iron is hot? Especially when there are other young Democrats coming up.

Also, are you using the "seasoning" model for Buttigieg as well? If anyone needs "seasoning" it's him.

[Tarheel_Dem]

23. Buttigieg might need "seasoning", but it doesn't sound as if he needs $$$$$. I think Cory hurt...

himself with the vicious attacks on Biden. He gambled that his attacks might replenish his depleted campaign kitty. He lost. There's no shame in it. At least he tried.

[Skidmore]

24. It's a fine word

used as in to become seasoned, matured, hardened, or the like. Some words have several meanings. Don't limit yourself. And I do think there are more than one candidate who have to gain proficiency.

[helpisontheway]

19. I think he is extremely boring and he ticked me

off with his attacks on Biden. It is fine to highlight the differences but Booker and Kamala (and also Castro) took it a bit far. And believe me I’m not sold on Biden either. However, I think he is a good, loyal democrat that did not deserve it. I do have concerns about Biden’s age and potential health issues. He just does not seem as sharp now. 😢 I absolutely LOVE Elizabeth Warren. However, I’m concerned about her appeal in states like Pennsylvania,Michigan and Wisconsin. I’m African American. I live in VA but discussed the candidates with my family and my in-laws that live in TN. Neither side wanted to talk about Warren. My FIL said she was too liberal. He was considering Booker. My mom wants Biden but also has concerns about his age/health. My stepdad is looking at Booker too. So my family is kinda all over the place. I’m terrified that we will choose the wrong candidate and end up with Trump for another term.

[highplainsdem]

20. Daily Beast: Cory Booker's Campaign Issues Dire Warning About His Presidential Run

https://www.thedailybeast.com/cory-bookers-campaign-issues-dire-warning-about-his-presidential-run?ref=wrap

Booker’s campaign manager Addisu Demissie wrote in a memo on Saturday morning, first reported by NBC News, that “Without a fundraising surge to close out this quarter, we do not see a legitimate long-term path forward.”

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“Cory got in this race to win it and to beat Donald Trump,” Demissie wrote. “With four and a half months until voting begins, he is well-positioned to do just that—if he has the resources to support and grow our team. But if our campaign is not in a financial position to grow, he’s not going to continue to consume resources and attention that can be used to focus on beating Donald Trump, which needs to be everyone’s first priority in this election.”

On a subsequent call with reporters, Demissie addressed the fact that the current top four were all white candidates in the most historically diverse presidential field in history.

“We have the most diverse Democratic field in history and I think it would be a shame if that diversity was not reflected in the candidates who end up competing for the nomination once people actually start voting come next spring,” he told The Daily Beast. “And I do think that there are some candidates in this race that should think seriously about their standing in it and what exactly their goals are. But I’m focused on what we need to do to win. We are still in a position to win. What we need to do is raise money in the next ten days. And that’s what we are going to focus on like a laser.”

While the campaign called this a “herculean challenge,” they also noted that they had raised $1.4 million in the final ten days of March to close out the first quarter. Now they’ll have to do that and then some to survive.

[Tarheel_Dem]

22. I think Cory shot himself in the foot with the now infamous "koolaid" remark. Don't worry Cory....

we ALL now know the flavor.

[oasis]

25. "Know what flavor Koolaid". Cory zinged himself being

too clever by half.

[Tarheel_Dem]

31. True.

[LakeArenal]

29. I liked Booker 'til he climbed aboard the Franken Railroad

Since then....meh.