Senator Cory Booker made history by delivering the longest recorded speech in U.S. Senate history, speaking for over 24 hours.
His marathon speech surpassed the previous record held by Strom Thurmond, who filibustered for 24 hours and 18 minutes in 1957 to oppose civil rights legislation. Booker’s speech was a protest against the policies of President Donald Trump. The senator used the opportunity to highlight issues such as immigration, healthcare, and civil rights.
His action drew national attention and reignited debate over the use of filibusters in the Senate.
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@8L3TXMCLibertarian1yr1Y
Typical grandstanding from another career politician who loves the sound of his own voice more than actual liberty. Maybe if they spent less time speechifying and more time shrinking government, we’d all be better off.
Another grandstanding stunt from a liberal trying to score woke points—nothing more than hot air and virtue-signaling.
Glad he broke Strom Thurmond’s disgusting record, but let’s be real—24 hours of talking isn’t going to fix a system designed to crush working people and uphold white supremacy. We need direct action and mass movements, not just symbolic speeches in a broken Senate.
@7FT7CNWProgressive1yr1Y
Props to Cory Booker for standing up and speaking out—finally a filibuster for something worth fighting for, not against civil rights like Thurmond’s shameful record.
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