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SheltieLover
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LetMyPeopleVote
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choie
(5,293 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
(8,316 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
(25,211 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
(2,665 posts)Now, lets get a dozen more Dem Senators to speak!
LiberalLoner
(10,855 posts)applegrove
(125,359 posts)a true American man's Senate speech record. You have to like that too.
electric_blue68
(20,599 posts)Skittles
(163,027 posts)yes INDEED
calimary
(85,661 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
(82 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
(96,972 posts)mcar
(44,344 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
(1,830 posts)Dave says
(5,077 posts)Brings tears to my eyes
tavernier
(13,583 posts)to be called United States Senator.
Drum
(10,176 posts)
AllyCat
(17,696 posts)orangecrush
(23,958 posts)
malaise
(282,395 posts)What a boost for the demonstrations on Saturday
Bravo!
Aristus
(69,513 posts)
Mme. Defarge
(8,670 posts)ShazzieB
(20,037 posts)I'm never sure how to pronounce it in English. Can never remember which syllable to put the accent on.
JMCKUSICK
(1,709 posts)bluestarone
(19,342 posts)
Stpaoulboy
(36 posts)Maru Kitteh
(29,885 posts)THANK YOU!
Now - - GO GET SOME SLEEP.
malaise
(282,395 posts)Then he will get some sleep 😀
Tumbulu
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Jrose
(1,429 posts)Booker ends his record speech in a mighty blaze!
Cory Booker's final words after 25 hours on the floor...
I dont know how to solve this, I dont know how to stop us from going down this road, Booker concluded. But 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.
Lets get in good trouble, 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
(3,169 posts)That was bold leadership, a message of opposition and of hope that we needed to hear.
electric_blue68
(20,599 posts)StarryNite
(11,444 posts)You are an inspiration. Now let us all go make some "good trouble"!
mahina
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Jrose
(1,429 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
(2,319 posts)Now go re-hydrate!
spooky3
(37,260 posts)His favorite wine!
FalloutShelter
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virgdem
(2,246 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
(10,502 posts)NewLarry
(73 posts)Followed up with letters to both my R Senators that basically said "Be like Cory".
swong19104
(395 posts)is he still going? Keep pushing!!
Martin Eden
(14,063 posts)By example.
WVreaper
(656 posts)Repeat again and again.
NNadir
(35,427 posts)tazsarge
(6 posts)What an effort to speak common sense to our citizens.
dawgdan
(18 posts)Thank you sir.
madamesilverspurs
(16,202 posts)Well done, sir. And thank you!
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Hope22
(3,802 posts)Thank you, from the bottom of my heart! ❤️
rgbecker
(4,881 posts)CaptainTruth
(7,517 posts)
lastlib
(25,627 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
(163,027 posts)
dchill
(41,785 posts)I salute Senator Cory Booker.
Scrivener7
(54,973 posts)bdamomma
(67,839 posts)Senator Booker
stillcool
(33,482 posts)but if it is the final hurrah no one could have done it better.
Ilsa
(62,662 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
(1,720 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
(6,790 posts)👏🏼👏🏼
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! 🙌🏼And we shall indeed follow your courageous lead and get in some good trouble! ✊🏼
Dalimama
(13 posts)Thank you, Sen. Booker! Your efforts for the past 25 hours have been inspirational!
Docreed2003
(18,129 posts)Much love to Sen Booker
LudwigPastorius
(12,023 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
(891 posts)Senator Booker
The Wizard
(13,111 posts)And he could live wherever he wants. A real man of the people.
ShazzieB
(20,037 posts)Cory Booker is my hero!
OldSWODog
(91 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
(928 posts)Thank you, thank you, thank you, Senator Cory Booker.
Yes indeed its time for good trouble. Necessary trouble.
red dog 1
(30,562 posts)AllaN01Bear
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Blue Owl
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Traildogbob
(10,851 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
(16,832 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
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kentuck
(113,398 posts)With all the good qualities of a leader.
IzzaNuDay
(913 posts)Youve 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
(8,619 posts)His generation is our future. Go Cory!
Jrsygrl96
(238 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
(2,480 posts)Fla Dem
(26,415 posts)Stay Strong!!
WmChris
(276 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
(4,994 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
(85,661 posts)evolves
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raging moderate
(4,563 posts)Dear Senator Booker,
You are a real hero!
hwmnbn
(4,289 posts)Thank you, Senator Booker.
OnionPatch
(6,271 posts)I have so much respect for him for doing this.
Thanks, Mr. Booker! I hope more Dems follow your example.
Montauk6
(8,983 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
(85,661 posts)You just gave me a terrific idea for an ask! We offer three of em every week in the Call to Action email my Indivisible group sends out to our members. I write for it and help edit every week.
This ask may be the lead one of the upcoming week!
BobTheSubgenius
(11,945 posts)And lights the place up!!!!!
ancianita
(40,214 posts)If Pres. Biden asked for your speech inputs, it's because Joe Biden knows your leadership potential!





FakeNoose
(37,045 posts)I would like to see Cory Booker run for President some day. Maybe he can team up with Pete Buddigieg?
GoreWon2000
(1,358 posts)Clouds Passing
(4,238 posts)Jean Genie
(447 posts)Senator Booker: YOU ROCK! Thanks so much!
claudette
(5,258 posts)Thank you for DOING something
Littlered
(192 posts)And inspiring.
Dark n Stormy Knight
(10,290 posts)⏰!
wendyb-NC
(4,157 posts)Truthful, courageous and inspiring, you stand by and for all Americans.
Envirogal
(192 posts)that didnt need an adult diaper, unlike Donvict!
Evolve Dammit
(20,428 posts)
peacebuzzard
(5,392 posts)Now let's get this momentum going
rogue emissary
(3,228 posts)