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Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'"

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[–] [email protected] 57 points 2 days ago (7 children)

He also took the time to praise Israel and defend the genocide during his filibuster.

Fuck right off.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 day ago (1 children)

He also put on a genocide pin and proceeded to preach some biblical Zionism quotes. Usually Democrats stick to the liberal Zionism. Apparently they have moved so far right they identify more with the MAGA crowd now.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 day ago

It was a loyalty pledge. He put on this performance to get a shot at a leadership position, and he wanted to make it clear to the aipac lobby which side he was on.

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