Sen. Cory Booker: My Truth Is I’m Heterosexual

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports:

In the last presidential campaign, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.), who is also single, faced questions about campaigning as a bachelor (he suggested a rotating cast of family and friends could be first lady). In past political campaigns Booker’s opponents have tried to use his single status to question his sexuality.

“I’m heterosexual,” Booker said Thursday. He has addressed the same point before — and is practiced at moving on to the bigger picture: ”Every candidate should run on their authentic self, tell their truth, and more importantly, or mostly importantly, talk about their vision for the country.”

As to whether he actually runs, Booker expects to consider the decision over Congress’ holiday break. He said he plans to speak with family, friends, and political advisers as he spends time in New Jersey and Las Vegas, where his mother lives.