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Sen. Cory Booker makes a mark of his own

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Booker called for Republicans who don't agree with Trump's economic plans to resist them, citing positions by conservative groups such as the Cato Institute and the Manhattan Institute.
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The New Jersey senator spent much of his speech, which ended after more than 25 hours, assailing the Trump administration.
From The New York Times
More importantly Booker, 55, gave Democrats life, effectively making the case that he should lead their party in the Senate.
From Bloomberg L.P.

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