Sen. Cory Booker made headlines with a historic 25-hour filibuster against the Trump administration. In an interview, he reflected on this moment, responding to questions about potential Senate leadership. Despite mounting support for new leadership within the Democratic party, he refrained from confirming future ambitions. Instead, Booker stressed collective leadership among Americans, invoking historical figures like Ella Baker to illustrate that true leaders inspire others without seeking titles. He contrasted effective grassroots advocacy with traditional political influence, emphasizing the importance of citizen activism in swaying decisions like John McCain's pivotal vote on healthcare.
"We are the leaders that we've been looking for. Americans, we don't need a title to lead, you don't need a position to lead. We all have the capacity to lead."
"In those days, I would like to say it was Senate Democratic leadership through our devastatingly articulate eloquence that persuaded John McCain...but that's just not true."
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