Welcome to Washington: The Democrats’ Tea Party Is Born

From Cory Booker’s 25-hour speech to this weekend’s marches, Democrats are embracing a protest against everything.

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Senator Booker on April 1, 2025. Senate Television via AP

What we saw this weekend is what could be dubbed an “everything protest” — a rage against powerlessness not focused on any one issue. Democrats across the country are now demanding their leaders fight, whatever form that might take. It is eerily similar to another protest movement that swept Republicans into power. 

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