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milestogo

(20,118 posts)
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 09:27 AM Wednesday

Maybe Cory Booker should be our next President.

He's got the brains, the heart, the strength, and the experience.

And he has the Constitution in his heart.

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get the red out

(13,705 posts)
2. He would be a wonderful President
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 09:50 AM
Wednesday

But I worry about him not having the kind of mean-streak it takes to deal with these fascists in order to get elected.

bronxiteforever

(10,241 posts)
10. This is the sad truth. He is a good, decent
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 10:16 AM
Wednesday

hardworking Senator. He is too courteous for this age and that is an indictment on our Country.

SSJVegeta

(241 posts)
3. If he truly sees his faults and the faults of the party
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 09:50 AM
Wednesday

And is willing to adjust accordingly -as he seemed to suggest during his filibuster (yes that is a hill i am willing to die on), he is probably our best shot.

SSJVegeta

(241 posts)
9. To be authentically humble is rare
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 10:13 AM
Wednesday

And probably the most important quality if you are willing to correct your faults.

This is the guy that took down the Sharpe machine. He's probably the real deal.

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Nanjeanne

(6,021 posts)
6. I look forward to a great Primary where we get to know candidates and what policies they are
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 09:52 AM
Wednesday

willing to fight for. That’s how I’ll choose who I support. We should be able to have a good group and great discussions on what kind of country we are.

Irish_Dem

(67,214 posts)
7. He also has courage and willingness to sacrifice.
Wed Apr 2, 2025, 09:57 AM
Wednesday

When there is an emergency he won’t go play golf.
He will stay up around the clock with no food or water if need be.

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