By Mike McCombs
The Island News
An event on St. Helena Island scheduled for Monday night, Nov. 10, featuring Cory Booker, the Democratic Senator from New Jersey, has been postponed.
An email from the South Carolina Democratic Party said, “Unfortunately, due to ongoing votes and debate in the United States Senate on the Republican government shutdown, Senator Booker will not be able to attend the meet and greet tonight at the Penn Center. We apologize for the late change. We are working with Senator Booker’s team to reschedule this event and will let you know as soon as possible. Thank you so much for understanding.”
The event was part of a series of engagements called “On the Road with Senator Cory Booker: Connecting Rural South Carolina.” Booker was also scheduled to host similar events in Summerville and in Hampton County.
“As the government shutdown continues, South Carolina’s communities face increasingly difficult challenges. Veterans’ benefits, access to affordable healthcare, and other community needs are critical topics on the minds of South Carolinians,” the invitation read. “Come visit with Senator Cory Booker to discuss how to meet the moment!”
According to the S.C. Democratic Party’s Facebook post, Booker was to travel with other state Democratic leaders.
Booker last visited Beaufort in April of 2019, when he held a rally at Whale Branch Middle School while campaigning for the Democratic nomination for President in 2020.
