Just because Cory Booker is a Democrat, it doesn’t make him a socialist, says the New Jersey senator and presidential candidate.

Speaking to MSNBC’s Chris Matthews on Monday night, Booker affirmed, “I am for capitalism,” while feeling the current system isn’t working, adding, “Monopolies are not capitalism.”

Booker says companies are the ones receiving government handouts, telling the host, “I’m tired of companies engaging in socialism where they outsource their costs.”

When asked by Matthews, “Are you a socialist?” Booker strongly denied, admitting, “I am not a socialist. I am a Democrat. I believe in fundamental Democratic principles.”

Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cory-booker-denies-hes-a-socialist-says-he-wouldnt-pardon-trump-if-he-were-president