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louis-t

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9. I kept thinking of the Dick Van Dyke Show

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 11:06 AM

Apr 2

where they flashback to when he worked for a radio station and he was trying to stay awake on the air for 3 days or something. By the end, he was emotional and crying and a little nuts. Cory Booker made history and I so admire what he just did.

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"He gave them a reason to stand up and say, this is my country too." [View all] babylonsister Apr 2 OP

My husband and I sent $100 to him last night, in appreciation. 💙💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Apr 2 #1

I sent him a few $ too Danascot Apr 2 #3

i don't know, barbtries Apr 2 #7

I, too, thought Booker's speech was inspiring. The Democratic party needs his passion and eloquence. sop Apr 2 #2

We have much better people on our side than they do. MLWR Apr 2 #4

hear . hear. AllaN01Bear Apr 2 #6

hear hear. AllaN01Bear Apr 2 #5

America ! BoRaGard Apr 2 #8

I kept thinking of the Dick Van Dyke Show louis-t Apr 2 #9

Holy shit! Frank Luntz said this?!! CrispyQ Apr 2 #10

Haha I was Surprised, too, seeing his name! electric_blue68 Apr 2 #13

WELL DONE! Jean Genie Apr 2 #11

He certainly brought tears to my eyes more than once PatSeg Apr 2 #12