He just kind of doesn't offer much...
Maybe... but maybe not. I think we will see what the various candidates have to offer once we see them in a national campaign. There are many others I thought didn't offer much based solely on how voluminous their resume was... then realized I was totally wrong. Most of the candidates agree on 90% of issues & all have a sufficient amount of experience with public institutions/ government... to show far more understanding and appreciation for the importance of these systems as a whole (esp compared to Trump).
So the important difference will be who can best convey and sell this message to the voters and who can inspire and generation the most amount of support to win the presidency. This also includes who can deliver this message with a tone that can both inspire the base ... but without turning off some ind & moderates who may be open to supporting such policies (enough to vote Dem in the next election).
Let Booker, Warren, Castro and Gillibrand all run. I think Booker will win, but the more, the better.
I use to think Booker may very likely be the best nominee/ and win the nomination. And I will always think that Clinton made a huge mistake in not choosing Booker or Castro as her running mate (esp after coming out of a primary that she won almost solely due to the overwhelming support on minorities... in a primary that she focused heavily on lifting up minorities, etc.)... but that's drifting off subject. The point is I have been a fan of Cory Booker's potential regarding his future on the national stage.
...But I have grown more and more doubtful about Booker's potential (although I do think he would do a good job in the highest office). Booker has seemed as if he is trying too hard at times- which rightly or wrongly can come off as opportunistic. Also- he has almost "tried" too hard "to prove" he is the "most progressive." (a similar issue I have with some of the other top names). But overall- I question more (lately) his ability to delivery the Dem message with a tone that can appeal to many of the potential crossover/ Ind voters and voters in swing states.
I do think he may be able to motivate much of the base.... But I think in 2020 Dems are going to need their base AND some swing voters (as I think Trump is going to be a stronger candidate in 2020... since he has pulled in to a sufficient extent, many of the never trump Republicans).
I hope he proves wrong many of my doubts & overall I agree- all should run and see who percolates to the top as the best candidate.