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Cory Booker’s Historic Senate Speech and Wisconsin Win Signal Democratic Momentum

Booker’s 25-hour speech and Susan Crawford’s decisive victory in Wisconsin highlight renewed Democratic energy and challenges to Republican dominance.

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US Senator Cory Booker shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history with a fiery protest against President Donald Trump, beginning late March 31, 2025
Tesla and SPaceX CEO Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump are getting much of the blame for Democrats' turn in fortunes

Overview

  • Senator Cory Booker set a record with a 25-hour Senate speech, symbolizing resistance to Trump administration policies and energizing Democratic supporters.
  • The speech broke Strom Thurmond’s 1957 filibuster record and drew over 350 million likes on TikTok Live, with significant coverage on C-SPAN, CNN, and MSNBC.
  • Susan Crawford, a liberal candidate, won the Wisconsin Supreme Court race by 10 points despite Elon Musk’s substantial financial backing of her opponent.
  • Musk’s involvement in the Wisconsin race, including over $20 million in contributions, raised questions about the limits of his political influence.
  • Republicans retained two Florida state house seats, but their reduced margins compared to Trump’s 2024 performance suggest shifting voter dynamics.