Memphis 'Blue Wave' rally canceled after U.S. Senator Cory Booker nixes appearance

Democrat Cory Booker has canceled his scheduled Sunday appearance at White Station High School, according to the Shelby County Democratic Party Facebook page.

Booker, the first African-American U.S. Senator from New Jersey, was slated to give the keynote at the “Blue Wave” rally being held at the school.

According to the event invitation page, the possible 2020 presidential candidate aimed to generate buzz in the Memphis area for the upcoming Nov. 6 election.

Shelby County Democratic Party chairman Corey Strong said that Booker is unable to attend because of a scheduling conflict.

When asked if Booker plans to visit Memphis in the future, Strong said “we’re working on it.”

Bryan McBride, communications co-chairman for the SCDP, said the rally has been called off due to Booker's cancellation.

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