US Edition‘A Storm in Our Nation!’ Cory Booker Turns the Volume up to 11 in Call for ‘Foot Soldiers’ to Fight Back Against Trump
Booker framed grassroots activists as the key to defending democracy and urged them to help drive turnout ahead of November’s midterm elections.
- On Saturday, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey called for "foot soldiers" to defend democracy during a speech at the Legacy Luncheon in Detroit, framing the nation as facing a "storm."
- Recounting his time as Newark mayor during Hurricane Sandy, Booker told the Michigan Democratic Women's Caucus that true leadership does not come "from on high."
- Booker also criticized voters who failed to support Democrat candidates in recent elections, stating, "you let someone get in office who you disagree with on everything."
- Criticism followed the speech, with former MSNBC commentator Mehdi Hasan accusing Booker of "attacking and mocking" voters, while MAGA political candidate Cheryl Riley posted the rhetoric constituted "violent incitement."
- The event served as a platform for Democrats to energize supporters ahead of upcoming elections, reflecting Booker's efforts to consolidate support amid Republican anxiety regarding midterms.
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Cory Booker Calls On ‘Foot Soldiers for Democracy’ to ‘Stand Up’ and Fight ‘Darkness’
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) delivered an animated, sermon-style speech at the Michigan Democratic Convention, calling on supporters to mobilize as “foot soldiers for democracy” while warning of what he described as growing challenges facing the nation. The post Cory Booker Calls On ‘Foot Soldiers for Democracy’ to ‘Stand Up’ and Fight ‘Darkness’ appeared first on Slay News.
Cory Booker can't decide if he's a tough guy or Jesus follower – Democratic Accent
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is once again facing criticism for deploying aggressive, “bombastic” rhetoric that critics argue contradicts his self-professed commitment to loving his enemies as dictated by his Christian faith. During a Michigan Democratic Women’s Caucus fundraiser over the weekend, a passionate Booker delivered an anecdote about an elderly man guiding drivers through road hazards during a storm. He then pivoted to a high-volume call…
Cory Booker's passionate speech in Michigan sparks MAGA meltdown: 'Absolute disaster!'
Fans of President Donald Trump's MAGA movement melted down on Monday night over a video of Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) making a passionate speech at a Democratic event. Booker gave a brief speech at the Michigan Democratic Women's Caucus on Monday, where he spoke about the "storm" brewing in the nation....
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The Gateway PunditCory Booker Calls for 'Foot Soldiers' to Take to the Streets to 'Stand Up' Against 'Darkness' in Bizarre Rant
Democratic Sen. Corey Booker of New Jersey called for “foot soldiers” to defend democracy, citing “darkness” and the need to “redeem the dream of America.” Booker was speaking Saturday at […] The post Cory Booker Calls for 'Foot Soldiers' to Take to the Streets to 'Stand Up' Against 'Darkness' in Bizarre Rant appeared first on The Western Journal.
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