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

choie

(5,336 posts)
3. He's a true patriot.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:44 PM
Apr 1

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

(8,363 posts)
61. Empathy indeed.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:31 PM
Apr 1

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

(25,223 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
Apr 2

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

(125,676 posts)
6. And that racist's record (Strom Thurmond's) is erased and replaced by
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:49 PM
Apr 1

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
Apr 1

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
Apr 1

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

malaise

(282,905 posts)
19. The best part of Cory's speech was the perfect timing
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:24 PM
Apr 1

What a boost for the demonstrations on Saturday
Bravo!

ShazzieB

(20,184 posts)
60. Ah yes, that's the French pronunciation.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:30 PM
Apr 1

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

Maru Kitteh

(29,979 posts)
25. πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ©΅πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ©΅πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ©΅πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:36 PM
Apr 1

THANK YOU!

Now - - GO GET SOME SLEEP.


malaise

(282,905 posts)
27. He will be on Rachel in a few - after a bath and a meal.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:42 PM
Apr 1

Then he will get some sleep πŸ˜€

Jrose

(1,435 posts)
28. Copy of my earlier post...
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:43 PM
Apr 1

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

β€œI don’t know how to solve this, I don’t know how to stop us from going down this road,” Booker concluded. β€œBut 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€œLet’s get in good trouble,” Booker ended, referencing his mentor the late congressman John Lewis.

[Reported by Cecilia Nowell, The Guardian)
-------------------------------
I love this man.

BadgerMom

(3,179 posts)
30. Thank you, Senator!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:44 PM
Apr 1

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

Jrose

(1,435 posts)
34. In contrast to Cory Booker's record 24+ hours
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:51 PM
Apr 1

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

(2,251 posts)
38. Thank you, Senator Booker
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:53 PM
Apr 1

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

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

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

lastlib

(25,710 posts)
51. THANK YOU SENATOR BOOKER!!!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:09 PM
Apr 1

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

(33,581 posts)
57. feels so emotional...like the end of something
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:23 PM
Apr 1

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

Ilsa

(62,696 posts)
58. Sen. Booker is the MAN! I must confess, I didn't think
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:25 PM
Apr 1

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
Apr 1

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

(6,807 posts)
63. Thank you sir!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:37 PM
Apr 1

πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ‘πŸΌ
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! πŸ™ŒπŸΌAnd we shall indeed follow your courageous lead and get in some good trouble! ✊🏼

Dalimama

(13 posts)
64. πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™πŸ’™
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:37 PM
Apr 1

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

LudwigPastorius

(12,157 posts)
66. Thank you, Senator.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:59 PM
Apr 1


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

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

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

(1,042 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
Apr 1

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

Traildogbob

(10,924 posts)
77. Just watched
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 11:07 PM
Apr 1

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

(17,037 posts)
79. So "I did my own research" and looky!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 11:11 PM
Apr 1

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

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

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

Jrsygrl96

(242 posts)
87. Thank you Mr. Senator!
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 08:12 AM
Apr 2

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

(2,486 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
Apr 2

Fla Dem

(26,495 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
Apr 2

Stay Strong!!

WmChris

(295 posts)
90. Thank you Senator Booker
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 09:10 AM
Apr 2

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

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
Apr 2

I have so much respect for him for doing this.

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

Montauk6

(9,007 posts)
96. I just called his office
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 11:05 AM
Apr 2

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

(85,833 posts)
107. THAT is a GREAT idea!
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 03:51 PM
Apr 2

You just gave me a terrific idea for an ask! We offer three of β€˜em every week in the β€œCall to Action” email my Indivisible group sends out to our members. I write for it and help edit every week.

This β€œask” may be the lead one of the upcoming week!

ancianita

(40,264 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
Apr 2
Thank you, future president Booker!

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



FakeNoose

(37,120 posts)
103. Yes, we saw his great progressive leadership yesterday, along with his empathy and passion
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 02:14 PM
Apr 2

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

Dark n Stormy Knight

(10,326 posts)
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Wed Apr 2, 2025, 03:37 PM
Apr 2

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