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FarCenter

(19,429 posts) Wed Jun 5, 2013, 05:04 PM Jun 2013

Cory Booker Will Likely Be Running For Senate Against The Biggest Nerd In Congress

U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-N.J.) is expected to run in the special election for the Senate seat vacated by the late Sen. Frank Lautenberg, according to multiple reports.

Holt's entrance into the race pits one of Congress' biggest political nerds against likely opponent Cory Booker, who is one of the Democratic Party's most prominent rising stars.

Holt is only the second research physicist to be elected to Congress, and he is also one of two members of Congress to appear on "Jeopardy."

Here's a quick primer of five things you need to know about Holt's background as a scientist and general nerd, and how it has been a facet of his time in Congress:

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/rush-holt-running-for-senate-cory-booker-2013-6

The Dem primary will most likely be a three-way rase between Booker, Pallone, and Holt. Holt is the genuine article.

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Cory Booker Will Likely Be Running For Senate Against The Biggest Nerd In Congress (Original Post) FarCenter Jun 2013 OP

Holt is the kind of person we need in the Senate. MrSlayer Jun 2013 #1

Exactly. Nothing against Booker, but ... BlueStreak Jun 2013 #5

I think Booker is a corporate sellout. MrSlayer Jun 2013 #6

Yeah, neo-liberal claptrap........ socialist_n_TN Jun 2013 #12

Holt would be a great senator dlwickham Jun 2013 #2

I'll donate money to Holt. Mr. David Jun 2013 #3

vote for the most progressive/liberal possible, let the moderate republicans fend for themselves nt msongs Jun 2013 #4

Holt is a great choice (but) frazzled Jun 2013 #7

Will Holt have to relinquish his House seat in order to run? (nt) enough Jun 2013 #8

I doubt it, since his term isn't up until next year. FarCenter Jun 2013 #13

3 good candidates. Kingofalldems Jun 2013 #9

What is Booker will be the next Senator, then VP for Hillary for $2000 Alex? graham4anything Jun 2013 #10

My support means absolutely nothing... kentuck Jun 2013 #11

MrSlayer

(22,143 posts)

1. Holt is the kind of person we need in the Senate.

Reply to FarCenter (Original post)

Wed Jun 5, 2013, 05:08 PM

Jun 2013

Booker is the exact kind of person we don't need.

BlueStreak

(8,377 posts)

5. Exactly. Nothing against Booker, but ...

Reply to MrSlayer (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 5, 2013, 05:15 PM

Jun 2013

I really don't care for the "rock star" method of electing representatives.

It will still take some time for me to get over Booker's stance on the vulture capitalists. He seems more than a little bit naive.

It would do him some good to do several terms in Congress before looking at anything bigger than that.

MrSlayer

(22,143 posts)

6. I think Booker is a corporate sellout.

Reply to BlueStreak (Reply #5)

Wed Jun 5, 2013, 05:18 PM

Jun 2013

A Reaganite tool of the 1%. He's not naive, he knows exactly who he works for.

socialist_n_TN

(11,481 posts)

12. Yeah, neo-liberal claptrap........

Reply to MrSlayer (Reply #6)

Wed Jun 5, 2013, 08:59 PM

Jun 2013

We don't need another apologist for the 1% in DC. There are enough there already.

dlwickham

(3,316 posts)

2. Holt would be a great senator

Reply to FarCenter (Original post)

Wed Jun 5, 2013, 05:12 PM

Jun 2013

I wish he would come home to WV, his father was a US Senator from WV and his mother served as secretary of state, and run for the Senate

New Jersey would be lucky to have him as senator

Mr. David

(535 posts)

3. I'll donate money to Holt.

Reply to FarCenter (Original post)

Wed Jun 5, 2013, 05:13 PM

Jun 2013

Holt has been the man of the hour for quite some time.

Booker should drop out of the US Senate run and go after Christie.

Buono should drop out of the race and endorse Booker for Governor instead.

Holt can take the U.S. Senate seat and Pallone can stay where he is.

msongs

(67,413 posts)

4. vote for the most progressive/liberal possible, let the moderate republicans fend for themselves nt

Reply to FarCenter (Original post)

Wed Jun 5, 2013, 05:14 PM

Jun 2013

frazzled

(18,402 posts)

7. Holt is a great choice (but)

Reply to FarCenter (Original post)

Wed Jun 5, 2013, 05:36 PM

Jun 2013

I should point out, for people who take these tags seriously, that he remains a member of the New Democrat Coalition (that's the congressional affiliate of the much-hated-here centrist DLC). Oddly, he is also a member of the Progressive Caucus. I guess he's covering all his bases: literally.

If I lived in New Jersey, I'd be happy to vote for either Holt or Booker. New Jersey Democrats should be glad to have so many viable choices. May the best man (or maybe there will be a woman) win the primary.