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Rhiannon12866

(231,744 posts) Wed Apr 2, 2025, 02:05 AM Apr 2

Sen. Cory Booker says he fasted and curbed water intake ahead of record-breaking speech - CNN The Source

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) explains how he physically prepared to give what ended up being the longest speech on the floor of the US Senate, breaking a previous record. - Aired on 04/01/2025.

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Sen. Cory Booker says he fasted and curbed water intake ahead of record-breaking speech - CNN The Source (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Apr 2 OP

I hope that doesn't catch on. Chemical Bill Apr 2 #1

I was pretty amazed that he was up for several appearances afterwards! And he was still speaking so well! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2 #2

Chemical Bill

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1. I hope that doesn't catch on.

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Wed Apr 2, 2025, 06:04 AM

Apr 2

It can't be good for his kidneys.

While I admire and support his fine effort, I hope he hasn't sacrificed himself.

Rhiannon12866

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2. I was pretty amazed that he was up for several appearances afterwards! And he was still speaking so well!

Reply to Chemical Bill (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 06:17 AM

Apr 2

Isn't he tired or hungry or has to use the bathroom? I kept thinking of that old Dick Van Dyke show when he worked for a radio station in a store window for I can't remember how long and he got all punchy!

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