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Senator Cory Booker just announced his engagement to Alexis Lewis in a beach proposal posted on social media. The New Jersey Democrat shared romantic photos of himself getting down on one knee in Hawaii. For a politician who loves the spotlight, this very public announcement fits his usual style.
Booker has been one of the most liberal voices in the Senate for years. He pushed hard for the Green New Deal and supports massive government spending programs. His voting record shows he sides with the far-left wing of his party almost every time.
The 56-year-old senator previously dated actress Rosario Dawson publicly. Now he says Lewis has “transformed” him and helped him discover “the joys of building a nurturing home.” That sounds nice, but voters care more about his job performance than his love life.
During his time in office, Booker has consistently opposed conservative policies that would help working families. He voted against tax cuts that put money back in Americans’ pockets. He also supports policies that would hurt American energy independence.
The beach proposal photos show Booker and Lewis wearing traditional Hawaiian leis covered in flowers. They look happy together, and that’s genuinely nice for them. But New Jersey voters should focus on whether their senator is fighting for their interests in Washington.
Booker wrote that he feels “deeply grateful” for all the support from his community. Meanwhile, many Americans are struggling with high prices and economic uncertainty. They need senators who will fight the radical spending that drives up costs for families.
This engagement news will probably help Booker’s image with some voters. Politicians love positive personal stories that make them seem more relatable. But smart voters look past the photo ops to see what their representatives actually do in office.
The senator says he and Lewis are “excited for this journey ahead” and having “so much fun.” That’s great for them personally. But Americans need their elected officials focused on the serious work of fixing our country’s problems, not just having fun.
