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The hidden power of marathon Senate speeches: What history tells us about Cory Booker’s 25-hour oration

  • Written by Charlie Hunt, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
The hidden power of marathon Senate speeches: What history tells us about Cory Booker’s 25-hour orationSen. Cory Booker walks toward reporters after delivering a record-setting 25-hour speech for the U.S. Senate at the Capitol on April 1, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Win McNamee/Getty Images

Democratic U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey made history on April 1, 2025, when he stood on the Senate floor and spoke for 25 hours and five minutes, delivering...

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