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DemocratNew Jersey SenateParty nominee
Cory A. Booker
Political group
Unclassified
Race role
Incumbent Senator
Leadership Score (WATT)Scale 0–100
45.87Media impression score derived from bias-weighted sentiment analysis.
Raw Leadership Score71.65
Friction-25.78
Leadership Score (WATT): a 0–100 score measuring positive leadership momentum, weighted by outlet bias. “Mount Rushmore” names the top of the scale as a brand metaphor — a measurement, not a literal historical calibration. How we score.
Effectiveness (‘e’) — measuredMeasured from federal record
4.59/10Problem-solving capability measured from sponsored legislation, committee roles, and tenure.
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Career background
Legislative record659Bills authored in Congress
Amendments passed: 0
Bipartisan index0.86GovTrack bipartisanship index
High cross-aisle alignment
Campaign Funding
Grassroots (individual)98%
PAC / corporate2%
Missed votes--
Leadership strengths
Patience
Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 1x
Weighted score0.800
Bipartisanship and Collaborative Spirit implicit in attribute
Articles: 1 · Bias weight: 0.8x
Weighted score0.800
Ethical Leadership
Articles: 3 · Bias weight: 1x
Weighted score0.770
Communication Skills
Articles: 115 · Bias weight: 1.005x
Weighted score0.761
Integrity & Honesty
Articles: 34 · Bias weight: 1.018x
Weighted score0.744
Leadership frictions
Corruption / Dishonesty
Articles: 9 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.704
Visionlessness
Articles: 4 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.666
Callousness
Articles: 12 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.654
Toxic / Abuse of Power
Articles: 3 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.615
Arrogance / Narcissism
Articles: 17 · Weight: Friction Coefficient
Friction score-0.603