Cory Booker and Rosario Dawson Have Just Joined These Political Power Couples in History
On Thursday, Democratic Presidential hopeful Cory Booker revealed to the world that he has been quietly dating actress Rosario Dawson for some time. The actress and activist confirmed the news,…
Fresh off the heels of his announcement that he is running for president in 2020, NJ Senator Cory Booker also announced that he has been quietly dating actress Rosario Dawson for some time. While she was a longtime Bernie Sanders supporter, there’s no doubt these two have a lot in common with both each other and the country alike.
Check out some of the other power couples of American politics throughout history.
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(Photo by Ethan Miller / Jennifer Graylock/Getty Images for Forevermark Diamonds)On Thursday, Democratic Presidential hopeful Cory Booker revealed to the world that he has been quietly dating actress Rosario Dawson for some time.
The actress and activist confirmed the news, saying things have been "So far, so wonderful. He's a wonderful human being. It's good to spend some time together when we can. We're very busy."
While she's been an ardent supporter of Booker rival Bernie Sanders, we're pretty sure she will be supporting her boyfriend instead as he attempts to secure the nomination for 2020.
Almost immediately, people began discussing the news and what an impact they could have together.
Their announcement got us thinking about some of America's other political power couples through the years. Check them out in the gallery above.
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(Photo by Ethan Miller / Jennifer Graylock/Getty Images for Forevermark Diamonds)John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy
(Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917 - 1963), Democratic senator for Massachusetts, escorts his bride Jacqueline Lee Bouvier (1929 - 1994) down the church aisle shortly after their wedding ceremony at Newport, Rhode Island. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
Gerald Ford and Betty Ford
(Photo Courtesty of Gerald R. Ford Library via Getty Images)UNDATED; Representative Gerald R. Ford relaxes with his wife Betty Ford while deep-sea fishing during a Caribbean vacation in this undated 1972 handout photo. he former President passed away at his home in California December 26, 2006. He was 93. (Photo Courtesty of Gerald R. Ford Library via Getty Images)
Ronald And Nancy Reagan At Restaurant Table
(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)American actor Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan sit at a restaurant table, looking at a brochure at the premiere party for the film, 'Moby Dick,' directed by John Huston, 1956. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Barbara and George Bush
(Photo by Newsmakers)374942 01: (FILE PHOTO) Barbara Bush and George Bush pose with children Neil Bush, George W. Bush, Jeb Bush and Marvin Bush in 1956. George W. Bush is currently campaigning for the Republican party for the presidencial election in November 2000. (Photo by Newsmakers)
George Bush and Laura Bush
(Photo by Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images)WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 2: U.S. President George W. Bush, first lady Laura Bush (L), their daughters, Jenna (R) and Barbara Bush, obscured, walk together as they arrive at the White House November 2, 2004 in Washington, DC. George W. Bush voted at home in Crawford, Texas, this morning and will watch election results at the White House tonight. (Photo by Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images)
Hillary and Bill Clinton
(Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)WASHINGTON - MARCH 20: President Bill Clinton walks with his wife Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) during a fundraiser March 20, 2007 in Washington, DC. Former President Bill Clinton hosted the fund raising dinner for his wife 2008 presidential hopeful Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY). (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)
Barack and Michelle Obama
(Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 17: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive to address the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 46th Annual Legislative Conference Phoenix Awards Dinner, September 17 2016, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)
Donald and Melania Trump
(Photo by Chris Weeks/Getty Images)386900 171: Donald Trump and his girlfriend, model Melania Knauss arrive for the 73rd Annual Academy Awards March 25, 2001 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Weeks/Getty Images)
Jill and Joe Biden
(Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Vice-President Joe Biden and his wife ]Jill Biden attend the Biden Home States Ball at the Washington Convention Center on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama became the first African-American to be elected to the office of President in the history of the United States. (Photo by Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images)
Cindy and John McCain
(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 1: Cindy McCain (L) and her husband, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) arrive at Operation Smile's 4th Annual Los Angeles Gala at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel on October 1, 2005 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver
(Photo by Chris Weeks/Liaison)381572 12: Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and wife Maria Shriver arrive at the premiere of "The Sixth Day" November 13, 2000 in Westwood, CA. (Photo by Chris Weeks/Liaison)
Beto O'Rourke and Amy Sanders
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)EL PASO, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 06: U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-TX) and his wife Amy Sanders embrace while addressing supporters during a 'thank you' party on Election Day at Southwest University Park November 06, 2018 in El Paso, Texas. O'Rourke lost to incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX). (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Sandra Lee and Gov. Andrew Cuomo
(Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images for Diet Pepsi)NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 30: Author Sandra Lee and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo attend Diet Pepsi Spices Up NYC's Wine and Food Festival - Sweet with Sandra Lee on September 30, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images for Diet Pepsi)
