Cory Booker unleashes fiery call for 'foot soldiers' at Michigan Dem conference

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Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., delivered a high-energy, revival sermon-style speech at the Michigan Democratic Convention , shouting and gesturing as he urged Democrats to become "foot soldiers for democracy" and warned that "darkness and wind" are sweeping the nation. Booker was one of several out-of-state leaders, including former Vice President Kamala Harris and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, to participate in the Michigan Democratic Convention. All three have been floated as possible contenders for the 2028 presidential election. Booker spoke for roughly 25 minutes and at several points bellowed at the crowd, adopting a poetic cadence and word choice. "Ladies and gentlemen, there is a storm in our nation," Booker exclaimed, finishing his speech. "There is darkness and wind. People are getting hurt. What we need is not from on high. We need foot soldiers of our democracy who in times of trial, are willing to stand up." MAJOR TRUMP CRITIC HAS 'NOT DISMISSED' ANOTHER PRESIDENTIAL RUN AHEAD OF 2028 ELECTION Booker then announced that it was time for Democrats to "redeem the dream of America." "Will you stand for our democracy? Will you stand to get out the vote? Will you stand for our children? Will you stand up for our elders?" Booker said. "And will you stand together, unified, strong — be the hope that people need. We are Democrats. It's time for a new deal. It's time to redeem the dream of America." Booker, who unsuccessfully ran for president in 2020, used the speech as an opportunity to introduce himself to Michigan voters, sharing his career in politics and his family ties to the Great Lakes State. CORY BOOKER ADMITS DEMOCRATS 'FAILED IN MY GENERATION' IN SCATHING ASSESSMENT OF HIS OWN PARTY At one point, he expressed his dismay with voters who opted out of voting for presidential candidates Hillary Clinton or Vice President Kamala Harris because they disagreed "on ten percent of her views." "Well, you may disagree with her on 10% of her views, but you let someone g…