Booker takes early lead in 2020 endorsements

[DonViejo]

BY THE HILL STAFF - 03/23/19 06:00 AM EDT

Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) is leading the 2020 Democratic field in endorsements from his fellow congressional lawmakers.

Booker has already locked up the public support of 12 lawmakers, including every member of his home state’s Democratic delegation.

Fellow New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez (D) was an early backer, calling Booker a “great friend” who would “make an even greater president” in his endorsement. The two have served together since 2013.

Other contenders are also pulling in early support from their home states. But Booker's tally is still more than double the five congressional endorsements secured so far by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), who is in second.

While the 2020 primary contest is still in its early stages, the coveted endorsements can give candidates a boost, helping to bolster their credibility and build momentum in what is expected to be a crowded primary field.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/435351-the-hill-2020-presidential-endorsement-list

[NurseJackie]

1. Colleague and celeb endorsements are always fun to watch.

[customerserviceguy]

3. And money totals, too

None of those helped Jebbie a few years ago.

[Gothmog]

2. I heard Sen. Booker speak at the Texas Democratic Party fundraiser

He is amazing. BTW, we made Sen. Booker a honorary Texan at that event

[TSIAS]

4. Endorsements don't matter anymore

Unless it comes from an Obama or Clinton, it means very little.

[Lazy Daisy]

6. I think they still mean a lot

Him getting endorsements from people within his state means they trust him. His state is lining up behind him, it has meaning.

[Celerity]

5. I really like Booker, he is a dynamic speaker and will bring a lot to the primary debates.