I’m aware that people are dressing up their babies as Walter White and Patrick Stewart is wearing a lobster costume, but I think this is far more important. Because I’m a party pooper.
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is sworn into office by Vice President Joe Biden (CBS)
Senator Cory Booker is the ninth African American senator in our nation’s history. He’s also the only elected African American senator currently serving in Congress. Senator Tim Scott (R) of South Carolina was appointed, not elected.