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Cory Booker Appreciation Thread (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Yesterday OP
Ty, Corey! Dems should keep it going...for 4 yrs! SheltieLover Yesterday #1
Thank you Senator Booker LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #2
He's a true patriot. choie Yesterday #3
Empathy indeed. soldierant Yesterday #61
Haven't you heard? Musk has declared empathy undemocratic. And that's not sarcasm or hyperbole. wnylib 8 hrs ago #101
Excellent! SnoopDog Yesterday #4
💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Yesterday #5
And that racist's record (Strom Thurmond's) is erased and replaced by applegrove Yesterday #6
THAT is the icing on the cake! I was a teen, but I remember the bastard electric_blue68 Yesterday #29
I LOVE THAT Skittles Yesterday #53
That may be the best part. calimary Yesterday #70
He should announce kenziemom06 Yesterday #7
Thanks Cory SuzyandPuffpuff Yesterday #8
Thanks Senator!! BDavinciNY Yesterday #9
💙 Profound admiration & thanks 💙 Hekate Yesterday #10
We've kept it on all day mcar Yesterday #11
I'm proud to be... FRANKPAGS Yesterday #12
Thank you Sen! 617Blue Yesterday #13
Thank You Senator Booker!!!!! Dave says Yesterday #14
Some people earn the right tavernier Yesterday #15
Iconic! Drum Yesterday #16
Thank you Senator Booker!! AllyCat Yesterday #17
Glory! orangecrush Yesterday #18
The best part of Cory's speech was the perfect timing malaise Yesterday #19
Thank you, Senator! Aristus Yesterday #20
FORMIDABLE!!! Mme. Defarge Yesterday #21
Ah yes, that's the French pronunciation. ShazzieB Yesterday #60
Thank you Sir JMCKUSICK Yesterday #22
TY Hat off to you Senator Booker bluestarone Yesterday #23
God bless Stpaoulboy Yesterday #24
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🩵🇺🇸🩵🇺🇸🩵👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Maru Kitteh Yesterday #25
He will be on Rachel in a few - after a bath and a meal. malaise Yesterday #27
Thank you sincerely Senator Booker! Tumbulu Yesterday #26
Copy of my earlier post... Jrose Yesterday #28
Thank you, Senator! BadgerMom Yesterday #30
Thank You, Sen and NJ Neighbor Cory Booker. You were steadfast, and heartfelt! electric_blue68 Yesterday #31
Thank you Cory! StarryNite Yesterday #32
Aloha Senator Booker! mahina Yesterday #33
In contrast to Cory Booker's record 24+ hours Jrose Yesterday #34
Thank you, Senator Booker! PennyC Yesterday #35
I hope someone brings him a giant banana split or spooky3 Yesterday #36
Thank You Senator Booker! FalloutShelter Yesterday #37
Thank you, Senator Booker virgdem Yesterday #38
What a feat! This is JUST what was needed. He may turn the tide of this! n/t Greybnk48 Yesterday #39
I just wrote him a thank-you letter NewLarry Yesterday #40
It's 8:55pm EDT swong19104 Yesterday #41
True Leader Martin Eden Yesterday #42
You bro go ! WVreaper Yesterday #43
My Senator!!!!! NNadir Yesterday #44
Amazing! tazsarge Yesterday #45
Cory dawgdan Yesterday #46
The moment we needed. madamesilverspurs Yesterday #47
Awesome effort sir! Hope22 Yesterday #48
It will take more, but Corey Booker has thrown down the gaunlet. rgbecker Yesterday #49
Thank You Cory! CaptainTruth Yesterday #50
THANK YOU SENATOR BOOKER!!! lastlib Yesterday #51
OUTSTANDING Skittles Yesterday #52
Everything good about government is done by Democrats. dchill Yesterday #54
Amazing! Thank you Senator Booker! Scrivener7 Yesterday #55
Thank you bdamomma Yesterday #56
feels so emotional...like the end of something stillcool Yesterday #57
Sen. Booker is the MAN! I must confess, I didn't think Ilsa Yesterday #58
Booker '28 ?? I'm willing to hear his case--- Jack Valentino Yesterday #59
I used to be indifferent to him. Cinnamonspice Yesterday #62
Thank you sir! benfranklin1776 Yesterday #63
💙💙💙💙💙 Dalimama Yesterday #64
💙💙💙 Docreed2003 Yesterday #65
Thank you, Senator. LudwigPastorius Yesterday #66
Thank you rambler_american Yesterday #67
A Newark resident. The Wizard Yesterday #68
I saw history being made today! ShazzieB Yesterday #69
BZ, Cory Booker OldSWODog Yesterday #71
Thank YOU blueseas Yesterday #72
Breathtaking on so many levels. I pray Senator Booker's words start a shift in what's happening to our country. wordstroken Yesterday #73
Thank you, Senator Booker! red dog 1 23 hrs ago #74
"" AllaN01Bear 23 hrs ago #75
A righteous move by Sen. Booker Blue Owl 23 hrs ago #76
Just watched Traildogbob 23 hrs ago #77
Thank you!! BHDem53 23 hrs ago #78
So "I did my own research" and looky! usonian 23 hrs ago #79
Accolades! Abolishinist 23 hrs ago #80
Cory is a leader. kentuck 22 hrs ago #81
Way to go, Sen. Booker! IzzaNuDay 22 hrs ago #82
25 hours. No bathroom break. No diaper. No catheter. Booker is superhuman! SunSeeker 22 hrs ago #83
Thank you Senator mountain grammy 22 hrs ago #84
Thank you, Senator Booker! whathehell 21 hrs ago #85
I applaud his energy! LittleGirl 21 hrs ago #86
Thank you Mr. Senator! Jrsygrl96 14 hrs ago #87
Thank you, Senator Booker! We're ALL going to need your courage and stamina to resist the fascist-in-chief and his goons LaMouffette 14 hrs ago #88
If more Dems had the will, courage and spirit you have Sen Booker we will crush Musk and Trump. Fla Dem 13 hrs ago #89
Thank you Senator Booker WmChris 13 hrs ago #90
Whose next? Danascot 13 hrs ago #91
Damn straight! calimary 5 hrs ago #109
Thank you! evolves 12 hrs ago #92
Thank you, Cory Booker! raging moderate 12 hrs ago #93
It was inspiring... hwmnbn 12 hrs ago #94
Yes!! Great job. OnionPatch 12 hrs ago #95
I just called his office Montauk6 11 hrs ago #96
THAT is a GREAT idea! calimary 6 hrs ago #107
Mr. Booker Goes To Washington! BobTheSubgenius 11 hrs ago #97
Twenty-five hours of Master Class in the Greatness of Government, Americans and the Constitution in our Hearts! ancianita 9 hrs ago #98
Yes, we saw his great progressive leadership yesterday, along with his empathy and passion FakeNoose 8 hrs ago #103
Bravo, thanks for having a spine GoreWon2000 8 hrs ago #99
Thank you Senator Booker 💙 Clouds Passing 8 hrs ago #100
Thank you! Jean Genie 8 hrs ago #102
I ❤️ Senator Cory Booker claudette 7 hrs ago #104
That was really impressive Littlered 7 hrs ago #105
🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Dark n Stormy Knight 6 hrs ago #106
Thank you, Senator Booker wendyb-NC 6 hrs ago #108
The "adult" in the room Envirogal 5 hrs ago #110
Thank you Senator from the bottom of my heart. Evolve Dammit 4 hrs ago #111
Thank you for leading the way Cory Booker peacebuzzard 3 hrs ago #112
Outstanding! rogue emissary 3 hrs ago #113
Thank you for your eloquent courage, Senator Booker. (nt) Paladin 3 hrs ago #114

choie

(5,293 posts)
3. He's a true patriot.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:44 PM
Yesterday

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)
61. Empathy indeed.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:31 PM
Yesterday

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)
101. Haven't you heard? Musk has declared empathy undemocratic. And that's not sarcasm or hyperbole.
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 02:10 PM
8 hrs ago

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

applegrove

(125,359 posts)
6. And that racist's record (Strom Thurmond's) is erased and replaced by
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:49 PM
Yesterday

a true American man's Senate speech record. You have to like that too.

kenziemom06

(115 posts)
7. He should announce
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:49 PM
Yesterday

that he's running for President. Own the news cycle for the next month. Spotlight all the crap. Never stop talking. Make Good Trouble.

FRANKPAGS

(6 posts)
12. I'm proud to be...
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:53 PM
Yesterday

from the great state of New Jersey. Get that man on the 2028 ballot! Thank you Corey! My senator!

malaise

(282,395 posts)
19. The best part of Cory's speech was the perfect timing
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:24 PM
Yesterday

What a boost for the demonstrations on Saturday
Bravo!

ShazzieB

(20,037 posts)
60. Ah yes, that's the French pronunciation.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:30 PM
Yesterday

I'm never sure how to pronounce it in English. Can never remember which syllable to put the accent on.

Maru Kitteh

(29,885 posts)
25. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🩵🇺🇸🩵🇺🇸🩵👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:36 PM
Yesterday

THANK YOU!

Now - - GO GET SOME SLEEP.


malaise

(282,395 posts)
27. He will be on Rachel in a few - after a bath and a meal.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:42 PM
Yesterday

Then he will get some sleep 😀

Jrose

(1,429 posts)
28. Copy of my earlier post...
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:43 PM
Yesterday

Booker ends his record speech in a mighty blaze!
Cory Booker's final words after 25 hours on the floor...

“I don’t know how to solve this, I don’t 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.”

“Let’s 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)
30. Thank you, Senator!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:44 PM
Yesterday

That was bold leadership, a message of opposition and of hope that we needed to hear.

Jrose

(1,429 posts)
34. In contrast to Cory Booker's record 24+ hours
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:51 PM
Yesterday

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.

virgdem

(2,246 posts)
38. Thank you, Senator Booker
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:53 PM
Yesterday

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.

NewLarry

(73 posts)
40. I just wrote him a thank-you letter
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:55 PM
Yesterday

Followed up with letters to both my R Senators that basically said "Be like Cory".

lastlib

(25,627 posts)
51. THANK YOU SENATOR BOOKER!!!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:09 PM
Yesterday

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

stillcool

(33,482 posts)
57. feels so emotional...like the end of something
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:23 PM
Yesterday

but if it is the final hurrah no one could have done it better.

Ilsa

(62,662 posts)
58. Sen. Booker is the MAN! I must confess, I didn't think
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:25 PM
Yesterday

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.

Cinnamonspice

(167 posts)
62. I used to be indifferent to him.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:33 PM
Yesterday

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)
63. Thank you sir!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:37 PM
Yesterday

👏🏼👏🏼
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)
64. 💙💙💙💙💙
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:37 PM
Yesterday

Thank you, Sen. Booker! Your efforts for the past 25 hours have been inspirational!

LudwigPastorius

(12,023 posts)
66. Thank you, Senator.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:59 PM
Yesterday


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.

OldSWODog

(91 posts)
71. BZ, Cory Booker
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 10:16 PM
Yesterday

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

wordstroken

(928 posts)
73. Breathtaking on so many levels. I pray Senator Booker's words start a shift in what's happening to our country.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 10:27 PM
Yesterday

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Senator Cory Booker.
Yes indeed — it’s time for good trouble. Necessary trouble.

Traildogbob

(10,851 posts)
77. Just watched
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 11:07 PM
23 hrs ago

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!!!!!!!!!

usonian

(16,832 posts)
79. So "I did my own research" and looky!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 11:11 PM
23 hrs ago

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



IzzaNuDay

(913 posts)
82. Way to go, Sen. Booker!
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 12:15 AM
22 hrs ago

You’ve done an outstanding job and appreciate your sacrifice. Please get some rest so you can continue your mission!

Jrsygrl96

(238 posts)
87. Thank you Mr. Senator!
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 08:12 AM
14 hrs ago

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)
88. Thank you, Senator Booker! We're ALL going to need your courage and stamina to resist the fascist-in-chief and his goons
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 08:23 AM
14 hrs ago

Fla Dem

(26,415 posts)
89. If more Dems had the will, courage and spirit you have Sen Booker we will crush Musk and Trump.
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 08:54 AM
13 hrs ago

Stay Strong!!

WmChris

(276 posts)
90. Thank you Senator Booker
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 09:10 AM
13 hrs ago

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)
91. Whose next?
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 09:31 AM
13 hrs ago

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.

OnionPatch

(6,271 posts)
95. Yes!! Great job.
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 10:05 AM
12 hrs ago

I have so much respect for him for doing this.

Thanks, Mr. Booker! I hope more Dems follow your example.

Montauk6

(8,983 posts)
96. I just called his office
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 11:05 AM
11 hrs ago

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)
107. THAT is a GREAT idea!
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 03:51 PM
6 hrs ago

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!

ancianita

(40,214 posts)
98. Twenty-five hours of Master Class in the Greatness of Government, Americans and the Constitution in our Hearts!
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 12:45 PM
9 hrs ago
Thank you, future president Booker!

If Pres. Biden asked for your speech inputs, it's because Joe Biden knows your leadership potential!



FakeNoose

(37,045 posts)
103. Yes, we saw his great progressive leadership yesterday, along with his empathy and passion
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 02:14 PM
8 hrs ago

I would like to see Cory Booker run for President some day. Maybe he can team up with Pete Buddigieg?

wendyb-NC

(4,157 posts)
108. Thank you, Senator Booker
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 04:22 PM
6 hrs ago

Truthful, courageous and inspiring, you stand by and for all Americans.

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