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As the news of his leading role in these latest developments ripples across the nation, one thing is certain: Cory Booker has seized the initiative. He is no longer waiting for the moment to find him; he is creating the moment. With the Democratic primary just weeks away, this surge in national headlines acts as a massive tailwind for his campaign, even as it paints a target on his back for those who fear his rising influence. The nation is watching with bated breath to see if this “New Jersey trailblazer” can successfully navigate the transition from a regional leader to the unifying national figure he clearly aspires to be.
