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Cory Booker Erases Racist Strom Thurmond From History While Setting Senate Record

Last updated: April 2, 2025 5:36 am
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Here’s how Senator Cory Booker discovered he had made history:

Chuck Schumer: “Would the Senator yield for a question?”

Cory Booker: “Chuck Schumer, it’s the only time in my life I can tell you no.”

Schumer: “I just wanted to ask, do you know you’ve just broken the record?”

Booker surpassed 23 hours of speaking time as he and fellow Senate Democrats protested against the policies of Donald Trump, highlighting the negative ramifications for the American populace.

In a somewhat poetic twist, it was a Black man who eclipsed the record formerly held by Strom Thurmond, the notorious segregationist who filibustered the Civil Rights Act back in 1957.

Any occasion that nudges Strom Thurmond and his ilk further into the annals of history is indeed a moment to celebrate. That this milestone was achieved during the era of contemporary figures reminiscent of Thurmond—like Trump—only adds to the significance.

While political analysts scramble to determine whether Booker’s marathon speech will galvanize Democrats, they seem to overlook a crucial point:

Democrats are already energized; they’ve simply been waiting for their party to align with their aspirations and needs.

The Democratic Party doesn’t require a cheerleader; it needs leaders who genuinely listen and act on constituents’ desires.

By listening, Cory Booker has sent a powerful message to his party: they are acknowledged and valued. If Democrats feel recognized and heard, they are far more likely to participate in the crucial 2026 elections—an opportunity to rein in the Trump presidency.

What are your thoughts on Senator Booker setting this new record? We invite you to share your views in the comments below.

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