Democratic Primaries
Related: About this forumReid Hoffman, one of the most powerful Democratic donors, is raising money for Cory Booker
Reid Hoffman is hosting a high-dollar fundraising event for Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) later this month, a coup for Booker and a revealing move by Hoffman, who has so far kept his cards close to his chest in the 2020 race.
Hoffman, one of the most closely watched donors in Democratic politics, is asking Silicon Valley givers to come to a dinner on May 17 in Portola Valley, California, Recode has learned. The event will be held at the home of Eileen Donahoe, a former ambassador and top fundraiser during the Clinton and Obama campaigns, and her husband, John Donahoe, the former CEO of eBay.
While a person familiar with Hoffmans thinking said it is not meant to be an endorsement Hoffman is expected to also financially back candidates like former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) as well this is Hoffmans first event for a presidential candidate this cycle. Hoffmans team recognizes it will inevitably be read as a strong signal of whom Hoffman favors among the Democratic candidates. It isnt clear if hell do fundraising events for other candidates.
Ive known Cory for a long time, and I believe he has the experience, bold solutions, and vision to win the nomination and the presidency, Hoffman said in an email to donors seen by Recode. Its important that we elevate the best voices in the race. If you know Cory, you understand why Im advocating for him. And if you havent had a chance to meet the Senator, you wont be disappointed.
https://www.vox.com/recode/2019/5/8/18537517/reid-hoffman-cory-booker-fundraiser-billionaire-donor
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Mosby
(16,251 posts)Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, one of the 21 Democrats running for president, has pitched an ambitious new proposal for gun control and he deserves credit for its boldness. Booker says every gun owner should be required to apply for a federal license, a process that would include not only a background check, but also safety training and an interview.
Booker has struggled to stand out in a crowded field. He launched his campaign in February with an appeal for universal love, but Democrats made clear they want a fighter, not a lover. He offered novel ideas on criminal justice reform and baby bonds for low-income families, but those didnt catch on either.
Now, with gun control, he may have found an idea he can make his own.
Its an issue that connects to Bookers powerful biography as a son of Newark, one of the countrys toughest cities. I cant stay away from this, he said on Monday. This is not some policy issue out there. [Gun violence] is an everyday experience to people like me.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-booker-democrats-gun-control-20190508-story.html
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Senator Booker deserves more exposure.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided