Booker’s 21-Hour Filibuster Shatters Cruz’s Record
Senator Cory Booker’s lengthy Senate floor speech, exceeding Ted Cruz’s previous record of 21 hours and 19 minutes, focuses on criticizing the Trump administration’s policies and spending cuts. While not a formal filibuster, Booker’s speech, fueled by readings of various documents and testimonies, is a strategic move by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to highlight key issues before the midterms. Booker continues to speak, aiming to surpass Strom Thurmond’s all-time record of 24 hours and 18 minutes, and has received praise from fellow Democrats. The speech’s duration remains uncertain.
John Q. Hosedrinker