So I was late --- but sleuthing after the fact revealed that U.S. Sen Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) had arrived at Marti and Jim Mefferd's house within five minutes of the projected time Friday afternoon. That's a positive sign.
The overflow rainbow coalition crowd of guests, politicians and staffers --- accented by Marc Daniels' pink yamaka --- suggested that this was a gathering of Democrats.
The candidate's presence was amazing and there was plenty of time after for conversation --- and selfies with a guy I hope is going to be a leader during this election cycle's caucus season.
My favorite candidates are Booker, Buttigieg and Warren --- in alphabetical, not preferential, order.
And for Iowans, there's no good reason we shouldn't be able to meet and greet in person all three --- and everyone else seeking the presidential nomination. Friday's visit involved driving across town.
Booker has the advantage, in my book at least, of an Iowa connection --- His great-great-grandmother, Adeline McDonald, brought her nine children to the legendary Monroe County coal mining town of Buxton a century ago from Alabama in search of opportunity, and found it for her family. One of his grandmothers was born and raised in Des Moines and he still has relatives there.
It was a great afternoon with an inspiring candidate.
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Senator Booker spoke clearly and expressed his ideas firmly. I agree that he should be one of the leading pack.
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