Cory Booker's Marathon Speech: A Literary and Political Analysis
Sen. Cory Booker’s April 2025, 25-hour speech on the Senate floor captivated the nation and sparked renewed interest in the history and significance of extended Senate addresses. While not technically a filibuster, as it didn’t directly aim to block a specific bill or nomination, Booker’s oration serves as a potent case study in political theater and protest. This analysis examines Booker’s speech through several lenses, drawing upon the rich resources available at Lbibinders.org—a fictional website dedicated to books, authors, reading, libraries, and their cultural impact—to explore the literary, historical, and political dimensions of this remarkable event.





