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WinstonSmith4740

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6. I hope this opens his eyes.

Reply to dutch777 (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 10:03 AM

Apr 2

THIS is what the Dems have needed...this energy, passion, and telling truth to power. I sent and email to Schumer during it thanking him for his service, but telling him he needs to pass the torch.

This is our moment. We have got to grab it.

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'Fasted for days': Cory Booker didn't eat or drink ahead of record breaking speech [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 2 OP

For those who call this a stunt, I want more stunts. Come on Chuck, your turn....do SOMETHING BOLD! dutch777 Apr 2 #1

The best that Chuck can do ButchMcMuffin Apr 2 #3

Ha! Maybe he should push them up where he can see what is really going on around him. Read the room Chuck! dutch777 Apr 2 #7

Yes! We need more of this from the Dems. OnionPatch Apr 2 #4

I hope this opens his eyes. WinstonSmith4740 Apr 2 #6

Nope, not even remotely. 2Legit Apr 2 #17

This is often true. electric_blue68 Apr 2 #32

This is very similar to a Lakota vision quest in that regard. BComplex Apr 2 #2

Apart from the amazing speech itself, it's also impressive that there were no bathroom breaks. Wow! TheRickles Apr 2 #5

He was a man with a plan. We have been missing that. Refreshing to see to say the least. Impressive. dutch777 Apr 2 #9

I'll bet BonnieJW Apr 2 #25

Many years ago I did the Lemonade diet and I was bouncing off the walls underpants Apr 2 #8

More power to Cory RazorbackExpat Apr 2 #10

Wow! I listen to radio a lot and its been great to hear clips during newscasts at the Kashkakat v.2.0 Apr 2 #11

Sorry Rebl2 Apr 2 #12

That's probably why he didn't need to take a bathroom break. But still.... TheRickles Apr 2 #14

Talking for 25 hours straight is also unwise... until it's needed tinrobot Apr 2 #24

Thankfully, there appear no negative effects Torchlight Apr 2 #26

How did he not faint?! Frasier Balzov Apr 2 #13

He looked pretty wobbly toward the end. generalbetrayus Apr 2 #16

Exactly Rebl2 Apr 2 #19

Cory Booker really prepared for this speech LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author HoldenTheDemocrat Apr 2 #18

Booker's Dedication Highlights the Urgency of Our Fight HoldenTheDemocrat Apr 2 #20

Maybe some of that Stanford football player training all those years ago (the 90s helped conditioned the body for it. iluvtennis Apr 2 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author Rendville Apr 2 #22

Kick. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 2 #23

I worry about the long term health consequences of not drinking fluids for that long Tumbulu Apr 2 #27

He has probably been practicing the fasting for some time to work himself up to his epic speech. Clouds Passing Apr 2 #28

It was a privilege to witness this historic event. BarbD Apr 2 #29

i know a lot of ppl in ,y circle of friends are more emboldened w this speach AllaN01Bear Apr 2 #30

Amazing Feat, I know I could not do it Born Free Apr 2 #31

Again, many Thanks, Sen Booker! Hopefully he had some water w maybe Electrolytes rght off. electric_blue68 Apr 2 #33