Eyewitness NewsNEWARK (WABC) -- Newark Mayor Cory Booker has announced via Twitter that he will explore a run for U.S. Senate in 2014. Booker's tweet linked to a statement on his website in which he writes, "Let there be no doubt, I will complete my full second term as mayor. As for my political future, I will explore the possibility of running for The United States Senate in 2014."
Sources tell Eyewitness News reporter Dave Evans that Booker will only run if Lautenberg declines. Lautenberg will be 90 in 2014.
"As I explore a run for the United States Senate, I look forward to consulting with Senator Lautenberg," he wrote in his statement. "During my lifetime, he has been one of New Jersey's most important leaders. It would be a privilege to continue his great legacy of service."The decision means that Booker will not be challenging Governor Chris Christie next year. Booker was considered the best chance for Democrats against the popular Republican governor.
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