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I swear I remember that besides him being somewhat well-spoken and supposedly smart, Democrats touted him living in the city of Newark.

[PghBaldy]

(article also mentions him rushing into burning building to save a woman...)

Instead of living in posh, mayorly quarters, he resides in one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in the city to better stay connected with the people. During a 2010 blizzard that paralyzed the city, Booker grabbed a shovel and got to work.

http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2017977611_newarkmayor14.html