Cory Booker
U.S. Senator (NJ) · Democrat · Wikipedia ↗
Status tier
Actively consideringMomentum (0–100)
35Confidence
HighStatus is not support. Status tier = the furthest verifiable step taken (a direct, on-the-record "I’m considering it" statement). Momentum = weighted recent activity, not popularity. How to read this →
Last reviewed in the October 30, 2026 UTC daily build · latest signal September 15, 2026 (45 days ago).
Latest signal
South Carolina could give Booker a head start in 2028 - newjerseyglobe.com source ↗
September 15, 2026 · 45 days ago · High confidence
“Of course I'm thinking about it.”
Most explicit yes among Senate Democrats; record-floor-speech visibility.
Why this momentum score
Momentum · last 30 days
35
▼ 5 vs 27 days ago
| Direct "considering" quote | +20 |
| Early-state travel (IA/NH/SC/NV) | +10 |
| National media blitz | +5 |
| Momentum (capped 0–100) | 35 |
Evidence & status history
2026-08-04
South Carolina could give Booker a head start in 2028 - New Jersey Globe source ↗
earlyState· Low2026-08-04
South Carolina could give Booker a head start in 2028 - newjerseyglobe.com source ↗
earlyState· Low2026-09-15
FBI’s Patel dodges questions on election interference at rambunctious US Senate hearing source ↗
earlyState· Low2026-09-15
FBI’s Patel discusses bestiality policy, dodges election interference questions at Senate hearing source ↗
earlyState· LowEarly-state activity
| South Carolina | 2 signals |
| Iowa | 2 signals |
Money movement — FEC, a separate axis
No FEC financial report on file — not a registered filer, or no totals yet. Money is never folded into the momentum score.
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