NEWARK, NJ – OCTOBER 16: Cory Booker, Newark Mayor and newly elecetd Democratic U.S. Senate, walks onto stage after winning a special election against Republican Steve Lonegan on October 15, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. Booker, a 44-year-old African-American, beat Lonegan after the race has been tightening in recent days. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cory Booker
