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Cory Booker Appreciation Thread (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2025 OP
Ty, Corey! Dems should keep it going...for 4 yrs! SheltieLover Apr 2025 #1
Thank you Senator Booker LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #2
He's a true patriot. choie Apr 2025 #3
Empathy indeed. soldierant Apr 2025 #61
Haven't you heard? Musk has declared empathy undemocratic. And that's not sarcasm or hyperbole. wnylib Apr 2025 #101
Excellent! SnoopDog Apr 2025 #4
💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Apr 2025 #5
And that racist's record (Strom Thurmond's) is erased and replaced by applegrove Apr 2025 #6
THAT is the icing on the cake! I was a teen, but I remember the bastard electric_blue68 Apr 2025 #29
I LOVE THAT Skittles Apr 2025 #53
That may be the best part. calimary Apr 2025 #70
He should announce kenziemom06 Apr 2025 #7
Thanks Cory SuzyandPuffpuff Apr 2025 #8
Thanks Senator!! BDavinciNY Apr 2025 #9
💙 Profound admiration & thanks 💙 Hekate Apr 2025 #10
We've kept it on all day mcar Apr 2025 #11
I'm proud to be... FRANKPAGS Apr 2025 #12
Thank you Sen! 617Blue Apr 2025 #13
Thank You Senator Booker!!!!! Dave says Apr 2025 #14
Some people earn the right tavernier Apr 2025 #15
Iconic! Drum Apr 2025 #16
Thank you Senator Booker!! AllyCat Apr 2025 #17
Glory! orangecrush Apr 2025 #18
The best part of Cory's speech was the perfect timing malaise Apr 2025 #19
Thank you, Senator! Aristus Apr 2025 #20
FORMIDABLE!!! Mme. Defarge Apr 2025 #21
Ah yes, that's the French pronunciation. ShazzieB Apr 2025 #60
Thank you Sir JMCKUSICK Apr 2025 #22
TY Hat off to you Senator Booker bluestarone Apr 2025 #23
God bless Stpaoulboy Apr 2025 #24
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🩵🇺🇸🩵🇺🇸🩵👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Maru Kitteh Apr 2025 #25
He will be on Rachel in a few - after a bath and a meal. malaise Apr 2025 #27
Thank you sincerely Senator Booker! Tumbulu Apr 2025 #26
Copy of my earlier post... Jrose Apr 2025 #28
Thank you, Senator! BadgerMom Apr 2025 #30
Thank You, Sen and NJ Neighbor Cory Booker. You were steadfast, and heartfelt! electric_blue68 Apr 2025 #31
Thank you Cory! StarryNite Apr 2025 #32
Aloha Senator Booker! mahina Apr 2025 #33
In contrast to Cory Booker's record 24+ hours Jrose Apr 2025 #34
Thank you, Senator Booker! PennyC Apr 2025 #35
I hope someone brings him a giant banana split or spooky3 Apr 2025 #36
Thank You Senator Booker! FalloutShelter Apr 2025 #37
Thank you, Senator Booker virgdem Apr 2025 #38
What a feat! This is JUST what was needed. He may turn the tide of this! n/t Greybnk48 Apr 2025 #39
I just wrote him a thank-you letter NewLarry Apr 2025 #40
It's 8:55pm EDT swong19104 Apr 2025 #41
True Leader Martin Eden Apr 2025 #42
You bro go ! WVreaper Apr 2025 #43
My Senator!!!!! NNadir Apr 2025 #44
Amazing! tazsarge Apr 2025 #45
Cory dawgdan Apr 2025 #46
The moment we needed. madamesilverspurs Apr 2025 #47
Awesome effort sir! Hope22 Apr 2025 #48
It will take more, but Corey Booker has thrown down the gaunlet. rgbecker Apr 2025 #49
Thank You Cory! CaptainTruth Apr 2025 #50
THANK YOU SENATOR BOOKER!!! lastlib Apr 2025 #51
OUTSTANDING Skittles Apr 2025 #52
Everything good about government is done by Democrats. dchill Apr 2025 #54
Amazing! Thank you Senator Booker! Scrivener7 Apr 2025 #55
Thank you bdamomma Apr 2025 #56
feels so emotional...like the end of something stillcool Apr 2025 #57
Sen. Booker is the MAN! I must confess, I didn't think Ilsa Apr 2025 #58
Booker '28 ?? I'm willing to hear his case--- Jack Valentino Apr 2025 #59
I used to be indifferent to him. Cinnamonspice Apr 2025 #62
Thank you sir! benfranklin1776 Apr 2025 #63
💙💙💙💙💙 Dalimama Apr 2025 #64
💙💙💙 Docreed2003 Apr 2025 #65
Thank you, Senator. LudwigPastorius Apr 2025 #66
Thank you rambler_american Apr 2025 #67
A Newark resident. The Wizard Apr 2025 #68
I saw history being made today! ShazzieB Apr 2025 #69
BZ, Cory Booker OldSWODog Apr 2025 #71
Thank YOU blueseas Apr 2025 #72
Breathtaking on so many levels. I pray Senator Booker's words start a shift in what's happening to our country. wordstroken Apr 2025 #73
Thank you, Senator Booker! red dog 1 Apr 2025 #74
"" AllaN01Bear Apr 2025 #75
A righteous move by Sen. Booker Blue Owl Apr 2025 #76
Just watched Traildogbob Apr 2025 #77
Thank you!! BHDem53 Apr 2025 #78
So "I did my own research" and looky! usonian Apr 2025 #79
Accolades! Abolishinist Apr 2025 #80
Cory is a leader. kentuck Apr 2025 #81
Way to go, Sen. Booker! IzzaNuDay Apr 2025 #82
25 hours. No bathroom break. No diaper. No catheter. Booker is superhuman! SunSeeker Apr 2025 #83
Thank you Senator mountain grammy Apr 2025 #84
Thank you, Senator Booker! whathehell Apr 2025 #85
I applaud his energy! LittleGirl Apr 2025 #86
Thank you Mr. Senator! Jrsygrl96 Apr 2025 #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 2025 #88
If more Dems had the will, courage and spirit you have Sen Booker we will crush Musk and Trump. Fla Dem Apr 2025 #89
Thank you Senator Booker WmChris Apr 2025 #90
Whose next? Danascot Apr 2025 #91
Damn straight! calimary Apr 2025 #109
Thank you! evolves Apr 2025 #92
Thank you, Cory Booker! raging moderate Apr 2025 #93
It was inspiring... hwmnbn Apr 2025 #94
Yes!! Great job. OnionPatch Apr 2025 #95
I just called his office Montauk6 Apr 2025 #96
THAT is a GREAT idea! calimary Apr 2025 #107
Mr. Booker Goes To Washington! BobTheSubgenius Apr 2025 #97
Twenty-five hours of Master Class in the Greatness of Government, Americans and the Constitution in our Hearts! ancianita Apr 2025 #98
Yes, we saw his great progressive leadership yesterday, along with his empathy and passion FakeNoose Apr 2025 #103
Bravo, thanks for having a spine GoreWon2000 Apr 2025 #99
Thank you Senator Booker 💙 Clouds Passing Apr 2025 #100
Thank you! Jean Genie Apr 2025 #102
I ❤️ Senator Cory Booker claudette Apr 2025 #104
That was really impressive Littlered Apr 2025 #105
🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Dark n Stormy Knight Apr 2025 #106
Thank you, Senator Booker wendyb-NC Apr 2025 #108
The "adult" in the room Envirogal Apr 2025 #110
Thank you Senator from the bottom of my heart. Evolve Dammit Apr 2025 #111
Thank you for leading the way Cory Booker peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #112
Outstanding! rogue emissary Apr 2025 #113
Thank you for your eloquent courage, Senator Booker. (nt) Paladin Apr 2025 #114

choie

(6,525 posts)
3. He's a true patriot.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 06:44 PM
Apr 2025

Last edited Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:35 PM - Edit history (1)

And he has an attribute that none of the republicans have: empathy.

soldierant

(9,254 posts)
61. Empathy indeed.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:31 PM
Apr 2025

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

(25,355 posts)
101. Haven't you heard? Musk has declared empathy undemocratic. And that's not sarcasm or hyperbole.
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 01:10 PM
Apr 2025

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

(129,943 posts)
6. And that racist's record (Strom Thurmond's) is erased and replaced by
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 06:49 PM
Apr 2025

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, 06:49 PM
Apr 2025

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, 06:53 PM
Apr 2025

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

malaise

(292,230 posts)
19. The best part of Cory's speech was the perfect timing
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:24 PM
Apr 2025

What a boost for the demonstrations on Saturday
Bravo!

ShazzieB

(22,148 posts)
60. Ah yes, that's the French pronunciation.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:30 PM
Apr 2025

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

Maru Kitteh

(31,187 posts)
25. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🩵🇺🇸🩵🇺🇸🩵👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:36 PM
Apr 2025

THANK YOU!

Now - - GO GET SOME SLEEP.


malaise

(292,230 posts)
27. He will be on Rachel in a few - after a bath and a meal.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:42 PM
Apr 2025

Then he will get some sleep 😀

Jrose

(1,513 posts)
28. Copy of my earlier post...
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:43 PM
Apr 2025

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

(3,377 posts)
30. Thank you, Senator!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:44 PM
Apr 2025

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

Jrose

(1,513 posts)
34. In contrast to Cory Booker's record 24+ hours
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:51 PM
Apr 2025

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

(2,291 posts)
38. Thank you, Senator Booker
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:53 PM
Apr 2025

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

(120 posts)
40. I just wrote him a thank-you letter
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 07:55 PM
Apr 2025

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

lastlib

(27,419 posts)
51. THANK YOU SENATOR BOOKER!!!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:09 PM
Apr 2025

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Can I adopt you?? I don't have any Senators--I have Hawlin' Hawley and Eric Schmitt-for-Brains

stillcool

(34,407 posts)
57. feels so emotional...like the end of something
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:23 PM
Apr 2025

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

Ilsa

(63,780 posts)
58. Sen. Booker is the MAN! I must confess, I didn't think
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:25 PM
Apr 2025

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

(170 posts)
62. I used to be indifferent to him.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:33 PM
Apr 2025

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

(6,979 posts)
63. Thank you sir!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:37 PM
Apr 2025

👏🏼👏🏼
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, 08:37 PM
Apr 2025

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

LudwigPastorius

(14,047 posts)
66. Thank you, Senator.
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 08:59 PM
Apr 2025


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

(131 posts)
71. BZ, Cory Booker
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 09:16 PM
Apr 2025

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

(1,402 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, 09:27 PM
Apr 2025

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

Traildogbob

(12,445 posts)
77. Just watched
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 10:07 PM
Apr 2025

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

(23,289 posts)
79. So "I did my own research" and looky!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 10:11 PM
Apr 2025

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

(1,224 posts)
82. Way to go, Sen. Booker!
Tue Apr 1, 2025, 11:15 PM
Apr 2025

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

Jrsygrl96

(263 posts)
87. Thank you Mr. Senator!
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 07:12 AM
Apr 2025

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

(2,564 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, 07:23 AM
Apr 2025

Fla Dem

(27,403 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, 07:54 AM
Apr 2025

Stay Strong!!

WmChris

(592 posts)
90. Thank you Senator Booker
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 08:10 AM
Apr 2025

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

(5,157 posts)
91. Whose next?
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 08:31 AM
Apr 2025

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

(6,309 posts)
95. Yes!! Great job.
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 09:05 AM
Apr 2025

I have so much respect for him for doing this.

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

Montauk6

(9,299 posts)
96. I just called his office
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 10:05 AM
Apr 2025

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

(88,861 posts)
107. THAT is a GREAT idea!
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 02:51 PM
Apr 2025

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

(42,763 posts)
98. Twenty-five hours of Master Class in the Greatness of Government, Americans and the Constitution in our Hearts!
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 11:45 AM
Apr 2025
Thank you, future president Booker!

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



FakeNoose

(39,999 posts)
103. Yes, we saw his great progressive leadership yesterday, along with his empathy and passion
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 01:14 PM
Apr 2025

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

wendyb-NC

(4,588 posts)
108. Thank you, Senator Booker
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 03:22 PM
Apr 2025

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

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