Cory Booker did not endorse Zohran Mamdani in his New York City mayoral bid, highlighting a division within the Democratic party on support for anti-Israel politicians. Booker emphasized the need to focus on challenges in New Jersey rather than New York City politics. He pointed out that the current political divide is not strictly left vs. right, but rather a pragmatic vs. authoritarian approach to governance. His refusal to support Mamdani illustrates the complex dynamics within the party and the broader implications of political affiliations.
"I have learned a long time ago, to let New York politics be New York politics. We have enough challenges in New Jersey."
"This is not a left-right issue. It really isn't. It is an authoritarian, versus people who want pragmatic government that makes a difference in the lives of the American people."
"I'm one of these people that says the lines that divide us in America are not nearly as strong as the ties that bind us."
"Big corporations, people want to keep our eyes on the screen, want to pit us against each other and tell us how much we should hate each other."
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