Cory Booker Calls for ‘Foot Soldiers’ to Take to the Streets to ‘Stand Up’ Against ‘Darkness’ in Bizarre Rant
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of new Jersey urged supporters to become “foot soldiers” defending democracy, describing a storm and darkness in the nation and calling for ordinary people to stand up during times of trial. Speaking at the Legacy Luncheon in Detroit to the Michigan Democratic Women’s Caucus, he recalled his experience as mayor of newark during Hurricane Sandy and insisted that change must come from ordinary citizens, not just leaders at the top. He asked whether Americans will stand for democracy, vote, protect their children and elders, and redeem the American dream. The piece also notes Booker’s known flair for dramatic rhetoric, including his 2018 “Spartacus” moment during the Kavanaugh hearings, which drew ridicule. The article originates from The Western Journal and includes related media and promotional content.
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 Legacy Luncheon in Detroit to the Michigan Democratic Women’s Caucus, and told a story about his time as mayor of Newark, New Jersey, during Hurricane Sandy.
He then shouted, “Ladies and gentlemen, there is a storm in our nation!”
“There is darkness and wind,” he continued. “People are getting hurt! What we need is not from on high. We need foot soldiers of our Democracy who, in times of trial, are willing to stand up!”
Cory Booker screams like a maniac that there is a “STORM” brewing in our nation and Democrat politicians need their “foot soldiers” to fight for democracy
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“Will you stand for our democracy?” Booker asked. “Will you stand to get out the vote? Will you stand for our children? Will you stand up for our elders? And will you stand together, unified, strong, be the hope that people need?”
He added, “We are Democrats! It’s time for a new deal! It’s time to redeem the dream of America.”
Booker has always had a flair for the dramatic. In 2018, he was widely ridiculed for how he conducted himself during the questioning of then-Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
In that case, he referred to himself as “Spartacus,” referencing the climactic moment in the 1960 film of the same name, about a legendary leader of a slave revolt against the ancient Romans.
In that scene, all of the rebellious slaves chose to identify themselves as “Spartacus” to the blowback from Roman leaders.
“I appreciate the comments from my colleagues. This is about the closest I’ll ever have in my life to an ‘I am Spartacus’ moment,” he said, referring to his phony claim of having violated Senate Committee rules, when he released a set of previously “confidential” White House s related to Kavanaugh. Officials later revealed that Booker’s office had received permission for him the documents hours before his dramatic speech.
He was mocked by lawmakers and media personalities alike.
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