Recently elected Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker ran and won the office on a platform of change. But now, 100 days into his administration, Booker’s ideals are clashing with the day-to-day reality of running a city, according to The New York Times. His critics dislike his suburban background and his inner circle of New York City supporters, but Booker is maintaining his optimism.
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