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3 days ago
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Cory Booker Is Turning His Record-Setting Senate Speech Into a Book
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Cory Booker is turning his record-setting Senate speech into a book. The New Jersey senator, who spoke for just over 25 hours on March 31 into April 1, railed against the Trump administration's threats to Social Security, Medicare, and Trump's attacks on the judiciary in a speech that set a record for the longest Senate floor speech in history. More from Rolling Stone F1 Star Charles Leclerc's New Headphones Collab Sold Out In Minutes - Here's How to Get An Almost Identical Pair Adults Are Using These Coloring Books to Help Reduce Anxiety - Here's Where to Buy Them Online for Under $7 Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics Livestream: How to Watch the WNBA Game Online The book, titled Stand, was announced on May 28 by The St. Martin's Publishing Group. It will be published on Nov. 11, 2025, and is available for preorder now. According to the publisher's notes, the book 'expands on' Booker's speech and 'offers a compelling vision for the future to readers who are eager to make a difference.' $30.99 Buy Now On Amazon Buy Now at barnes&noble Notably, Booker's speech surpassed a record previously set by Strom Thurmond, who filibustered the Civil Rights Act of 1957 for just over 24 hours. However, Booker's speech was not a filibuster because it was not intended to stop a specific piece of legislation. Instead, Booker spoke broadly against the Trump administration's policies. Booker addressed the decision not to target a specific bill in an interview with Rolling Stone in May. 'In the modern Senate, it's very hard to even get control of the floor. I said to my team, 'How did Ted Cruz get control of the floor? How did Rand Paul? Figure out how they got control.' The person in the cloakroom told me, very annoyingly, 'We let [Rand Paul take the floor] because he promised it was only going to be a couple minutes — and he lied through his teeth.… Are you willing to lie to [Senate Majority Leader John] Thune?' I said, 'That's not the way I roll. I'm not going to lie, so let's just let them know that I'm going to take control of the floor and hold it for as long as I possibly can.'' Best of Rolling Stone The Best Audiophile Turntables for Your Home Audio System
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3 days ago
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Cory Booker to expand record-breaking Senate speech into book
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) will expand his record-breaking Senate floor speech into a forthcoming book titled 'Stand,' to be published by St. Martin's Press in November. 'This book is about the virtues vital to our success as a nation and lessons we can draw from generations of Americans who fought for them,' Booker said in a statement, according to The Associated Press. The news comes about two months after Booker's 25-hour Senate floor speech, which broke then-Sen. Strom Thurmond's (S.C.) oration opposing the Civil Rights Act of 1957. In the book, Booker will reiterate points from his speech, which spanned March 31 and April 1, focusing on the damage being done by Trump administration policies. The senator and former presidential candidate previously published three books, including 'Cory Booker's Speech of the Century: The complete text of the inspiring speech that broke the record.' Booker is up for reelection in 2026 and has amassed more than $11 million in his campaign war chest. He has been evasive on the possibility of a 2028 run for president. NBC News's Kristen Welker asked Booker about potential White House aspirations during a 'Meet the Press' interview last month. 'I'm focused on today and my reelection in '26,' Booker said. 'I've already announced to the people of New Jersey. I'm hoping they'll allow me to be their senator for another six years.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
3 days ago
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Cory Booker to expand record-breaking Senate speech into book
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) will expand on his record-breaking Senate floor speech into a forthcoming book titled 'Stand,' to be published by St. Martin's Press in November. 'This book is about the virtues vital to our success as a nation and lessons we can draw from generations of Americans who fought for them,' Booker said in a statement, according to the Associated Press. The news comes about two months after Booker's 25-hour Senate floor speech, which broke Strom Thurmond's oration opposing the Civil Rights Act of 1957. In the book Booker will reiterate points from his speech, which spanned March 31 and April 1, focusing on the damage being done by Trump administration policies. The senator and former presidential candidate previously published three books, including 'Cory Booker's Speech of the Century: The complete text of the inspiring speech that broke the record.' Booker is up for re-election in 2026 and has amassed more than $11 million in his campaign war chest. He has been evasive on the possibility of a 2028 run for president. NBC News's Kristen Welker asked Booker about potential White House aspirations during a 'Meet the Press' interview last month. 'I'm focused on today and my reelection in '26,' Booker said. 'I've already announced to the people of New Jersey. I'm hoping they'll allow me to be their senator for another six years.'
Politico
3 days ago
- Politics
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Sen. Cory Booker expands upon historic Senate floor speech for new book, ‘Stand'
Sen. Cory Booker has expanded upon his historic Senate floor speech from last month into an upcoming book. 'Stand' will be published Nov. 11, St. Martin's Press announced Wednesday. In April, the New Jersey Democrat made headlines by delivering the country's longest continuous Senate floor speech — just over 25 hours. The 56-year-old Booker spoke in opposition to numerous Trump administration policies, whether the desire to make Canada part of the United States or cuts to Social Security offices. 'This book is about the virtues vital to our success as a nation and lessons we can draw from generations of Americans who fought for them,' Booker said in a statement. Booker's speech broke a record set by Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, a segregationist and southern Democrat who opposed the advance of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, which eventually passed. Booker was assisted by fellow Democrats who gave him a break from speaking by asking him questions on the Senate floor.
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3 days ago
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Sen. Cory Booker expands upon historic Senate floor speech for new book, 'Stand'
NEW YORK (AP) — Sen. Cory Booker has expanded upon his historic Senate floor speech from last month into an upcoming book. 'Stand' will be published Nov. 11, St. Martin's Press announced Wednesday. In April, the New Jersey Democrat made headlines by delivering the country's longest continuous Senate floor speech — just over 25 hours. The 56-year-old Booker spoke in opposition to numerous Trump administration policies, whether the desire to make Canada part of the United States or cuts to Social Security offices. 'This book is about the virtues vital to our success as a nation and lessons we can draw from generations of Americans who fought for them,' Booker said in a statement. Booker's speech broke a record set by Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, a segregationist and southern Democrat who opposed the advance of the Civil Rights Act of 1957, which eventually passed. Booker was assisted by fellow Democrats who gave him a break from speaking by asking him questions on the Senate floor.
