Cory Booker Emerges Again as a Central Force in New Jersey Politics — and Beyond

The surge in recent media coverage comes as Booker takes on new leadership responsibilities in Senate committees related to urban development and small-business revitalization, two issues deeply tied to his home state’s priorities.

In addition, his engagement to Alexis Lewis, announced earlier this year, has added a personal dimension to his public life — with supporters celebrating a new chapter for one of New Jersey’s most well-known political figures.

Observers say Booker’s latest initiatives — including his “Pathways to Opportunity” plan, which aims to expand apprenticeship programs and support minority-owned businesses — could redefine how the Democratic Party approaches post-pandemic economic recovery.

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