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patphil

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13. Cory Booker is almost 20 years younger than Chuck Schumer.

Reply to JohnSJ (Original post)

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:42 AM

Apr 2025

I think he would be a good choice looking forward to the 2026 and 2028 elections. He's more dynamic, more energetic, and more willing to take it to the Republicans.
We need that right now.

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RainCaster Dave Bowman AltairIV spudspud ultralite001 True Blue American dchill 3auld6phart LittleGirl mzmolly raging moderate

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Others have said it, and to me it is very clear, Senator Booker should make a try to become the Democratic Senate leader [View all] JohnSJ Apr 2025 OP

I was just watching him and thinking the same thing Walleye Apr 2025 #1

One of a number who could, and should, be displacedvermoter Apr 2025 #2

They don't need to sense it. BonnieJW Apr 2025 #14

Or Chris Murphy moonscape Apr 2025 #3

Have to be a moderate to gain a high spot. gab13by13 Apr 2025 #4

We need to bury moderation in this environment JCMach1 Apr 2025 #12

Booker is an enigma. Maybe that will help him. Bluetus Apr 2025 #16

Yes, let's elevate people with spines and forthrightness! Fight! dutch777 Apr 2025 #5

Would be a major upgrade Mysterian Apr 2025 #6

He'd be a good option mcar Apr 2025 #7

My guess is that he is more interested in another long shot presidential campaign than pursuing a leadership track tritsofme Apr 2025 #8

Totally agree SocialDemocrat61 Apr 2025 #9

Chuck spoke for a short time True Blue American Apr 2025 #15

Maybe he doesn't want it JI7 Apr 2025 #10

He is definitely more conscious and alert dalton99a Apr 2025 #11

Cory Booker is almost 20 years younger than Chuck Schumer. patphil Apr 2025 #13

I like him and I appreciate what he's doing, but let's be real. Only people who pay attention the way we do Vinca Apr 2025 #17

Sounds good to me. republianmushroom Apr 2025 #18

Love Cory Booker! BlueHurricane Apr 2025 #19