When your name makes all the short lists of presidential contenders, people pay attention.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) got plenty of that on New Year’s Day in Morristown. A frequent visitor here, New Jersey’s junior Senator came this time to swear in his friend, Mayor Tim Dougherty, to a third term.
Booker also made some local history, administering the oath of office to the town’s first Hispanic councilman, David Silva, while simultaneously holding Silva’s grandson, Josiah.
“Today, this community is giving honor to our flag and our ideals,” Booker said, adding that former Morristown resident George Washington must be “feeling so proud” in heaven.
Above is video of Booker’s speech, which suggests Morristown’s diversity sets a positive example for a divided country.
Sen. Cory Booker speaks at Morristown reorganization meeting, New Year’s Day 2018. Photo by Kevin CoughlinSen. Cory Booker speaks at Morristown reorganization meeting, New Year’s Day 2018. Photo by Kevin CoughlinSen. Cory Booker swears in Councilwoman Toshiba Foster, while Foster’s daughter, Kylah, and mother, Dorothy Holman, watch, at Morristown reorganization meeting, New Year’s Day 2018. Photo by Kevin Coughlinhoto by Kevin CoughlinSen. Cory Booker congratulates Morristown’s first Hispanic councilman, David Silva, at Morristown reorganization meeting, New Year’s Day 2018. Photo by Kevin CoughlinMayor Tim Dougherty gets hug from Sen. Cory Booker at Morristown reorganization meeting as First Lady Mary Dougherty looks on, New Year’s Day 2018. Photo by Kevin CoughlinTown Planner Phil Abramson gets a selfie with Sen. Cory Booker at Morristown reorganization meeting, New Year’s Day 2018. Photo by Kevin CoughlinSen. Cory Booker applauds Mayor’s speech at Morristown reorganization meeting, New Year’s Day 2018. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
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