McConnell: Democrats would end the filibuster if they sweep on Election Day | Semafor
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The outgoing Senate Republican leader told Semafor that he sees Kamala Harris’ recent comments about ending the 60-vote threshold to pass an abortion rights bill as a sign.

“They’re all committed to it now, because Chuck has made them take a public position. Every Democratic challenger, I’m told, running for the Senate is taking the same position,” McConnell said. “I think they fully intend to do it if they can.”

Thanks for advocating for a good reason to have democratic control of the senate

  • SirEDCaLot@lemmy.today
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    2 months ago

    I don’t always side with either Republicans or Democrats. I just want good government. And I am 100% in favor of repealing the procedural filibuster. I think the filibuster is a valuable tool that is important for defeating certain bad legislation, but it should not exist as a way to make sure any and every contentious legislation requires 60 votes.

    If someone feels that strongly about something, let them get up there and read the phone book into the record for six hours.

    • CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      191·
      2 months ago

      I think the filibuster is a valuable tool that is important for defeating certain bad legislation

      What might be bad for you might be good for someone else.

      I agree with getting rid of the procedural filibuster. I suspect the reason it exists in the first place is because Senators are getting old and don’t want to actually do it.

      So, for good and bad, make them actually stand and deliver. If they feel so strongly that a bill needs to be killed, then let them fucking earn it.