Newark Mayor Cory Booker ruled out a bid as New Jersey’s governor but confirmed he was eyeing a run for the US Senate.
“Let there be no doubt – I will complete my full term as mayor of Newark, NJ,” Booker said in a newly released video. “I will explore the possibility of running for the United States Senate in 2014.”
Booker also thanked the city of Newark for accepting and embracing him.
“It’s been the greatest privilege of my life to serve this city as mayor.”
He tweeted today: “Thank you for your support up to this point. Read about my upcoming plans here: http://bit.ly/QnTP8 #finishingthework”
It had been speculated that Booker was going to challenge current Gov. Chris Christie, who in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, enjoyed a spike in popularity.