Yet another reason why so many folks across ideological lines love the moderate-liberal Democratic mayor of Newark, N.J. From Time magazine: "After Hurricane Sandy struck, hundreds of Newark residents sent pleas
for help to their mayor — and many of them got a speedy response. In the
past few days, Booker made an especially personal gesture when he invited neighbors over to his house to relax, charge their cell phones and watch movies."
The article continues about his offer: "Those who showed up at Booker’s doorstep in the Upper Clinton Hill
neighborhood were given free rein to use an entire floor, including a
kitchen and a bathroom, according to the New York Observer’s Politicker blog. Alice Bell, a neighbor who took shelter in Booker’s home, told Politicker she helped inform other locals about the favor. 'I went around knocking on doors and said the mayor offered,' Bell said to Politicker. 'Everybody, they were shocked, like, ‘Really, he said I could come?’ So, we felt kind of special.' Bell said there was a 'steady flow' of people going in and out of
Booker’s home to take advantage of his hospitality. Booker stopped by
several times to provide DVDs, popcorn, candy and other supplies, Politicker reported."
Cory Booker To Hurricane Sandy Survivors: "Come On Over To My Crib! Mi Casa Es Su Casa"
