Action for Tuesday, 4/8/25
Cory Booker is a Hero – WELL worth appreciating, AND remembering why!
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker IS a hero – for his recent tour de force in the United States Senate. Senator Booker’s 25-hour, four-minute speech last week should be an inspiration to ALL our representatives in the House, Senate, in Salem and more locally. Even sweeter: Senator Booker broke the 24-hour, 18-minute record set by segregationist Strom Thurmond in 1957, admitting later that Thurmond’s record “always kind of just really irked me.” Booker’s long and emotionally-moving marathon ended with an invitation to his colleagues, quoting his towering mentor, the late Congressman John Lewis:
“Let’s get in good trouble.”
(Use one or more of the bullet points below to compose your message)
Senators Wyden & Merkley, Reps. Janelle Bynum, Maxine Dexter and/or Andrea Salinas Talking Points:
Hi. My name is _______ and I live in __________(include ZIP Code). I’m calling because I want you to…
Be inspired by the courage, eloquence, AND endurance of Senator Cory Booker. His marathon speech last week should stiffen your spine against Republican obstruction!
Support what Cory Booker did in Congress last week! How can you help build on his message of courage and inclusion?
Show bravery in your own right! Take a page from Cory Booker if you need ideas or inspiration! He’s definitely “a Guy with Great Guts!”
Understand this: We Need MORE politicians like Cory Booker!
Thank Cory Booker: 359 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington DC 20510
Phone number (202) 224-3224
- See the moment Cory Booker broke record for longest speech on Senate floor
- Cory Booker sets record for longest Senate speech in anti-Trump remarks that exceeded 25 hours
