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SheltieLover
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LetMyPeopleVote
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choie
(5,359 posts)Last edited Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:35 PM - Edit history (1)
And he has an attribute that none of the republicans have: empathy.
soldierant
(8,399 posts)He once ran into a burning building to save someone.
I understand Senator Chris Murphy is now backing him up? Good for him too.
wnylib
(25,238 posts)I heard him on tape saying that empathy destroys democracy because countries like the US bring in immigrants who are detrimental to the society and democratic system of government.
So, the next person that we deport should be Mr. Musk, the immigrant foreigner from South Africa
SnoopDog
(2,682 posts)Now, lets get a dozen more Dem Senators to speak!
LiberalLoner
(10,955 posts)applegrove
(125,750 posts)a true American man's Senate speech record. You have to like that too.
electric_blue68
(20,968 posts)Skittles
(163,554 posts)yes INDEED
calimary
(85,955 posts)You've been bested, Strom-baby!
kenziemom06
(115 posts)that he's running for President. Own the news cycle for the next month. Spotlight all the crap. Never stop talking. Make Good Trouble.
SuzyandPuffpuff
(110 posts)Cory sacrificed for all of us!
BDavinciNY
(106 posts)Thank you Sen. Booker!! Keep it comin'!! Thank you for standing up for us!!
Hekate
(97,318 posts)mcar
(44,468 posts)and he's still going!
FRANKPAGS
(6 posts)from the great state of New Jersey. Get that man on the 2028 ballot! Thank you Corey! My senator!
617Blue
(1,895 posts)Dave says
(5,103 posts)Brings tears to my eyes
tavernier
(13,640 posts)to be called United States Senator.
Drum
(10,253 posts)
AllyCat
(17,835 posts)orangecrush
(24,285 posts)
malaise
(283,219 posts)What a boost for the demonstrations on Saturday
Bravo!
Aristus
(69,710 posts)
Mme. Defarge
(8,697 posts)ShazzieB
(20,308 posts)I'm never sure how to pronounce it in English. Can never remember which syllable to put the accent on.
JMCKUSICK
(1,978 posts)bluestarone
(19,625 posts)
Stpaoulboy
(39 posts)Maru Kitteh
(30,091 posts)THANK YOU!
Now - - GO GET SOME SLEEP.
malaise
(283,219 posts)Then he will get some sleep π
Tumbulu
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Jrose
(1,436 posts)Booker ends his record speech in a mighty blaze!
Cory Booker's final words after 25 hours on the floor...
βI donβt know how to solve this, I donβt know how to stop us from going down this road,β Booker concluded. βBut I know who does have the power. The people of the United States of America. The power of the people is greater than the people in power.β
βLetβs get in good trouble,β Booker ended, referencing his mentor the late congressman John Lewis.
[Reported by Cecilia Nowell, The Guardian)
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I love this man.
BadgerMom
(3,185 posts)That was bold leadership, a message of opposition and of hope that we needed to hear.
electric_blue68
(20,968 posts)StarryNite
(11,505 posts)You are an inspiration. Now let us all go make some "good trouble"!
mahina
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Jrose
(1,436 posts)of humanistic, democratic and inspiring speech today, DJT has the record of the most hours spent by any American official spewing a mixture lies, racism, venom and meaningless babble.
PennyC
(2,321 posts)Now go re-hydrate!
spooky3
(37,372 posts)His favorite wine!
FalloutShelter
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virgdem
(2,252 posts)for showing all of us what speaking truth to power and exposing trump and repukes for what they are- destructive cowards who don't give a rat's ass for any of us.
We are all in your debt.
Greybnk48
(10,519 posts)NewLarry
(79 posts)Followed up with letters to both my R Senators that basically said "Be like Cory".
swong19104
(400 posts)is he still going? Keep pushing!!
Martin Eden
(14,162 posts)By example.
WVreaper
(657 posts)Repeat again and again.
NNadir
(35,625 posts)tazsarge
(6 posts)What an effort to speak common sense to our citizens.
dawgdan
(19 posts)Thank you sir.
madamesilverspurs
(16,220 posts)Well done, sir. And thank you!
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Hope22
(3,910 posts)Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! β€οΈ
rgbecker
(4,881 posts)CaptainTruth
(7,558 posts)
lastlib
(25,765 posts)WOW, what an IMPRESSIVE feat!!
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Can I adopt you?? I don't have any Senators--I have Hawlin' Hawley and Eric Schmitt-for-Brains
Skittles
(163,554 posts)
dchill
(42,080 posts)I salute Senator Cory Booker.
Scrivener7
(55,423 posts)bdamomma
(68,055 posts)Senator Booker
stillcool
(33,659 posts)but if it is the final hurrah no one could have done it better.
Ilsa
(62,717 posts)I would feel so emotional about this. I was applauding in my living room. I was having sympathy foot pain! I was in tears during parts of his speech, the letters he read or referenced, and when he sounded like he wasn't going to be able to go on.
He is so gracious, so strong, so smart. I appreciate what he has done.
Jack Valentino
(1,877 posts)but he's my favorite for today!
Cinnamonspice
(167 posts)Now, I think I love him. If he runs for president again in 2028, I have some ideas on a slogan.
Cory Booker. I'm not done yet.
Cory Booker. America is still standing and so am I.
benfranklin1776
(6,810 posts)ππΌππΌ
You came through in a tremendously inspiring way at a time our nation needed your moral clarity and resolve and leadership! And we are eternally grateful! ππΌAnd we shall indeed follow your courageous lead and get in some good trouble! βπΌ
Dalimama
(13 posts)Thank you, Sen. Booker! Your efforts for the past 25 hours have been inspirational!
Docreed2003
(18,134 posts)Much love to Sen Booker
LudwigPastorius
(12,252 posts)
Your filibuster may not have actually stopped any Trump legislation or appointees, but just maybe it will quiet some of the "Democrats have no spines!" people for a while.
rambler_american
(895 posts)Senator Booker
The Wizard
(13,138 posts)And he could live wherever he wants. A real man of the people.
ShazzieB
(20,308 posts)Cory Booker is my hero!
OldSWODog
(94 posts)job well done, sir...rejoin the fight after you've rested...I did too many 36-48 hour days at sea and know well, what you're feeling like...thank you sir...cheers, OSD
blueseas
(11,708 posts)Thanks, Thank YOU
wordstroken
(1,084 posts)Thank you, thank you, thank you, Senator Cory Booker.
Yes indeed β itβs time for good trouble. Necessary trouble.
red dog 1
(30,701 posts)AllaN01Bear
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Blue Owl
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Traildogbob
(10,982 posts)Lawrence's last word of Cory in tears talking about fighting for our SS. I am a grown ass man, a veteran, always been a bit tough. But damn if my eyes did not tear up with pride and finally a sign of hope from his passion to promise to help us. Been a long time to have seen one of ours that passionate for us.
A damn good night, this is. Way past due. So needed.
Fuck you ELUMP!!!!!!!!!
BHDem53
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usonian
(17,209 posts)Lead the way, Cory. We're right behind you.
Cuz nobody can catch you.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/19/politics/cory-booker-football/index.html
Cory Booker #81 dwarfs John Lynch #17
Abolishinist
(2,431 posts)
kentuck
(113,529 posts)With all the good qualities of a leader.
IzzaNuDay
(944 posts)Youβve done an outstanding job and appreciate your sacrifice. Please get some rest so you can continue your mission!
SunSeeker
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mountain grammy
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whathehell
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LittleGirl
(8,663 posts)His generation is our future. Go Cory!
Jrsygrl96
(243 posts)So proud he's my Senator!!!!! And the other one, Andy Kim, cleaned up after the insurrectionists left a mess at the Capitol in Jan 6. Go NJ!!!!!
LaMouffette
(2,488 posts)Fla Dem
(26,538 posts)Stay Strong!!
WmChris
(305 posts)This is a wonderful start. Now I hope more of our elected officials follow suit and grow their own backbones and actively join the resistance.
Danascot
(5,009 posts)Our senators should be jostling to be next at the podium. It doesn't need to be 25 hours but they all need to do something.
calimary
(85,955 posts)evolves
(5,611 posts)
raging moderate
(4,566 posts)Dear Senator Booker,
You are a real hero!
hwmnbn
(4,289 posts)Thank you, Senator Booker.
OnionPatch
(6,273 posts)I have so much respect for him for doing this.
Thanks, Mr. Booker! I hope more Dems follow your example.
Montauk6
(9,025 posts)359 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Phone number (202) 224-3224
I'm not one of his constituents but it did my heart great to tell his staffer that I was truly grateful for his statemanlike presentation.
calimary
(85,955 posts)You just gave me a terrific idea for an ask! We offer three of βem every week in the βCall to Actionβ email my Indivisible group sends out to our members. I write for it and help edit every week.
This βaskβ may be the lead one of the upcoming week!
BobTheSubgenius
(11,977 posts)And lights the place up!!!!!
ancianita
(40,328 posts)If Pres. Biden asked for your speech inputs, it's because Joe Biden knows your leadership potential!





FakeNoose
(37,192 posts)I would like to see Cory Booker run for President some day. Maybe he can team up with Pete Buddigieg?
GoreWon2000
(1,461 posts)Clouds Passing
(4,433 posts)Jean Genie
(464 posts)Senator Booker: YOU ROCK! Thanks so much!
claudette
(5,296 posts)Thank you for DOING something
Littlered
(220 posts)And inspiring.
Dark n Stormy Knight
(10,349 posts)β°!
wendyb-NC
(4,196 posts)Truthful, courageous and inspiring, you stand by and for all Americans.
Envirogal
(195 posts)that didnβt need an adult diaper, unlike Donvict!
Evolve Dammit
(20,516 posts)
peacebuzzard
(5,451 posts)Now let's get this momentum going
rogue emissary
(3,228 posts)