Booker criticizes debate for pitting Democrats against one another
Sen. Cory BookerCory Anthony BookerRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants Black lawmakers unveil bill to remove Confederate statues from Capitol Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk MORE (D-N.J.) warned that pitting Democratic candidates against each other during Wednesday’s debate gives President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE an advantage.
“The person that’s enjoying this debate most right now is Donald Trump, as we pit Democrats against each other while he is working right now to take away Americans’ health care,” Booker said onstage in Detroit.
Booker’s words came after his competitors clashed over health care.
Trump’s campaign quickly took note, with communications director Tim Murtaugh tweeting Booker was correct.
Cory Booker: “The person who is enjoying this debate the most right now is Donald Trump.”
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— Tim Murtaugh (@TimMurtaugh) August 1, 2019
ADVERTISEMENTBooker seemed to call for unity among Democrats, which he has campaigned on throughout his presidential run.
The senator is in need of a breakout moment as he continues to struggle to break out from the crowded Democratic pack.
Booker was widely expected to go on the offensive, particularly against front-runner former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenHillicon Valley: Biden calls on Facebook to change political speech rules | Dems demand hearings after Georgia election chaos | Microsoft stops selling facial recognition tech to police Trump finalizing executive order calling on police to use ‘force with compassion’ The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook MORE in an effort to gain more traction.
The senator hit the former vice president on criminal justice earlier this month, targeting him specifically over his support of the 1994 crime bill in the senate.
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