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34. Booker's Epic Stand: 25+ Hours of Unwavering Resistance Against Trump's Tyranny!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:44 PM
Apr 1

Senator Cory Booker's historic, overnight marathon speech on the Senate floor is nothing short of a profile in courage. For over 25 hours, he stood tall, his voice ringing out against the Trump administration's destructive policies, proving that Democrats will not back down in the face of tyranny.

This isn't just a symbolic gesture; it's a powerful act of resistance. It's a clear message to Trump and his cronies that we will not be silenced, that we will not stand idly by while they dismantle our democracy and attack our most vulnerable communities.

Senator Booker's dedication, his sheer physical and mental endurance are an inspiration to us all. He's showing us what it means to fight for what's right, to use every tool at our disposal to defend our values.

The fact that he began his speech at 7 p.m. and continued through the day, well into Tuesday evening, underscores the urgency of this moment.

This is exactly the kind of leadership we need from our Democratic representatives. We need more voices like Senator Booker's, voices that are unafraid to challenge the status quo and hold those in power accountable.

The pressure from our base is real, and it's justified. We cannot afford to be complacent. We must demand that our elected officials use every available means to oppose Trump's agenda. Senator Booker is showing us how it's done.

Let's amplify his message, let's support his efforts, and let's join him in this fight. We must be as tireless and as determined as he is in defending our democracy and our values. His marathon stand is a testament to the power of one person's voice, and it's a call to action for all of us. Let's rise to the occasion!

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Anyone offer to relieve him? gab13by13 Apr 1 #1
What can we do as the party out of power? Things like this! I hope many follow his lead. This is an unprecedented Scrivener7 Apr 1 #2
Can other Senators relieve him and keep it going indefinitely? Democrats need to do eveerything doc03 Apr 1 #3
You mean like vote against cloture?! InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 1 #4
No. Wiz Imp Apr 1 #8
thiis is one of them AllaN01Bear Apr 1 #14
GO CORY!!! Wicked Blue Apr 1 #5
THIS IS THE BEST THING I HAVE SEEN HAPPEN SINCE THE ELECTION mikelewis Apr 1 #6
I'm sure there are rules as to why, but can anyone explain JMCKUSICK Apr 1 #7
Senate regular business was concluded for the day at that point Wiz Imp Apr 1 #15
Thank you Wiz Imp, that clarifies a lot. JMCKUSICK Apr 1 #16
Sen. Booker is still going meow2u3 Apr 1 #9
Wow - this is great good trouble.... Pachamama Apr 1 #10
... and going and going and going.... Montauk6 Apr 1 #19
Leadership is shown by actions... Moostache Apr 1 #11
Conga line is the way it should be. We are all going to suffer with the orange idiot. Paper Roses Apr 1 #25
Just posted on bdamomma Apr 1 #12
"" AllaN01Bear Apr 1 #13
Senator Cory Booker has started his 17th hour on the Senate floor during his filibuster. LetMyPeopleVote Apr 1 #17
Really???? Montauk6 Apr 1 #18
Whitehouse is on right now! Great questions! ancianita Apr 1 #20
Democrats' patriotic stand in the Senate is what special election voters in WI and FL want and need to hear today. ancianita Apr 1 #21
Wow!! mzmolly Apr 1 #22
THAT'S WHAT LEADERSHIP LOOKS LIKE! Buddyzbuddy Apr 1 #23
Noble effort by Cory Booker---but it's not enough. Paladin Apr 1 #24
Totally agree! Maybe Cory's example will shame and motivate other leaders who have been silent. wordstroken Apr 1 #29
NOT liking the bipartisan crap. It didn't get Kamala anywhere courting rethug's and it won't help him either. n/p Peregrine Took Apr 1 #26
Go Cory! Blue Owl Apr 1 #27
Watching much of his speech. Pure gold. Powerful. Especially when Cory reads messages from real people who wordstroken Apr 1 #28
He's been up there 22 and a half hours so far. THANK YOU, CORY BOOKER. nt pnwmom Apr 1 #30
Go, Cory, Go! Break Strom Thurmond's record! Rhiagel Apr 1 #31
It's now 5:45 pm Washington time (4:45 my time), and he's still at it! ShazzieB Apr 1 #32
CORY BOOKER JUST BROKE THE RECORD!! NOT BECAUSE OF STROM THURMOND BUT IN SPITE OF HIM!! ancianita Apr 1 #33
Booker's Epic Stand: 25+ Hours of Unwavering Resistance Against Trump's Tyranny! HoldenTheDemocrat Apr 1 #34
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