BOOKER CHOOSES SENATE RUN OVER FACING CHRISTIE

The Democrat that many thought would challenge Gov. Chris Christie, says he plans not to. Newark Mayor Cory Booker announced on Thursday he would explore a potential Senate run in 2014. U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg would be up for reelection then. Booker said he would talk to Lautenberg before making a final decision. As of right now, State Senator Barbara Buono is the only one running for governor as a Democrat.