Asserts the moderate-liberal Democratic mayor of Newark, N.J., and Obama campaign surrogate. From Politico: "'Not at all,' Booker said on CNN’s 'Starting Point,' when asked whether
he was surprised by [New Jersey Governor Chris] Christie’s praise of the president’s handling of
Sandy. 'We are in a state of crisis all across the state. And when
you’re in a crisis, you don’t stop and ask your fellow New Jerseyan,
your first responder, you don’t ask if they’re Republican, a Democrat.
You don’t ask how they choose to pray to their God. You just pull
together and do what’s necessary.'"
More from Mayor Booker, about the president: "'Let’s call it as it is,' Booker said. 'President Obama has been really
hands-on in this. The governor’s heard from him numerous times, I’ve
been on calls with him numerous times. He’s taking a personal interest....He’s been doing an incredible job cutting through red tape, connecting
directly with those affected.'"
Mayor Cory Booker: "President Obama Has Done A Great Job In Staying On Top Of Hurricane Sandy"
