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37. Too bad Moscow Mitch won't be around when that day comes.

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Tue Jun 30, 2020, 08:40 PM

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McConnell cautions Democrats on nixing the filibuster [View all] dixiechiken1 Jun 2020 OP

I used to think we shouldn't kill the fillibuster...now I think it is essential. Wounded Bear Jun 2020 #1

Same here, but if we win we have to. It is the only way to correct the damage they have done still_one Jun 2020 #11

We have to...we won't get a thing passed if we don't. Demsrule86 Jun 2020 #25

At least get rid of the cheesy automatic move on to the next item bullshit... Wounded Bear Jun 2020 #31

The filibuster is crucial to keep the majority from just Hortensis Jun 2020 #30

And minority rule is undemocratic... Wounded Bear Jun 2020 #32

Yes, corrupt, unprincipled McConnell Republicans have Hortensis Jun 2020 #33

If it's that easy for corrupt, unprincipled McConnell Republicans Mariana Jul 2020 #87

Maybe, but IMO neither you nor I begin to know what we Hortensis Jul 2020 #89

The current filibuster rules have been in place since 1975. Mariana Jul 2020 #91

Yes, I misspoke. It came into being in the earth 1800s Hortensis Jul 2020 #92

Then they need to filibuster the hard way, not the 2000's La-Z-Boy version Doremus Jul 2020 #88

The Senate itself enables minority rule Maven Jun 2020 #69

Join the McConnell Republicans in smashing government, and they win. Hortensis Jul 2020 #78

In theory yes but the Republicans have abused and misused it for decades so cstanleytech Jun 2020 #56

Incorrect. The Senate itself represents minority rule. Maven Jun 2020 #71

It is absolutely essential and when dems are in control Bev54 Jun 2020 #40

It is a must. dalton99a Jun 2020 #44

Hey, McConnell! PJMcK Jun 2020 #2

All the rules this piece of shit has changed. SMH. GusFring Jun 2020 #3

Oh Moscow Mitch. How adorable you are. SoonerPride Jun 2020 #4

But do we even have 50 Dems to support it? Wanderlust988 Jun 2020 #5

I think we do... Wounded Bear Jun 2020 #16

We will get some good things...you have to have compromise...but it will be way better than this. Demsrule86 Jun 2020 #36

I have no problem with the filibuster Sherman A1 Jun 2020 #6

I agree. None of this silent, anonymous bull... Caliman73 Jul 2020 #86

If McConnell thinks he's going to sit up there and block everything Dems want to do, House of Roberts Jun 2020 #7

He is protecting his pending minority status liberal N proud Jun 2020 #8

Exactly!! This is entirely because of that and he intends to then abuse the filibuster again like he cstanleytech Jun 2020 #67

Hey Mitch. STFU. CentralMass Jun 2020 #9

Democrats in all 52 states will be laughing heartedly at Mitch's comments in a few years. John Fante Jun 2020 #10

The filibuster needs to go. Laelth Jun 2020 #12

His Rotten Behavior Has Made It Necessary, Ma'am The Magistrate Jun 2020 #13

+1, I didn't know Obama admin only got like 50 judges in place uponit7771 Jun 2020 #14

The Reason, Ma'am, Was That Sen. Reid Respected Senate Rules The Magistrate Jun 2020 #15

It never happened. former9thward Jun 2020 #60

You didn't know because it never happened. former9thward Jun 2020 #59

Eliminate the filibuster on DAY ONE. Mike Niendorff Jun 2020 #17

First order of business in every session is vote on the rules... Wounded Bear Jul 2020 #76

Then don't leave it till day 366. Mike Niendorff Jul 2020 #79

Mendacious, murderous, traitorous chinless mcturtle is telling the Dems how they have to govern. niyad Jun 2020 #18

Screw him. When we get the Senate pack the court. Revenge!!! No quarter. kairos12 Jun 2020 #19

Is that still even a thing? chriscan64 Jun 2020 #20

Had nothing to do with the filibuster. Republicans controlled the senate. GulfCoast66 Jul 2020 #74

McConnell eliminated fillibuster for SC nominations... Wounded Bear Jul 2020 #77

Ahhhhh....isn't that cute! Xolodno Jun 2020 #21

Sounds like a threat to me. Doreen Jun 2020 #22

We don't have the time for filibuster jojog Jun 2020 #23

Go to hell, you neo-Confederate traitor. Maven Jun 2020 #24

Mitch sounds concerned that he might not be the Majority Leader come 2021 gratuitous Jun 2020 #26

I HOPE we never forget and never forgive. Ferrets are Cool Jun 2020 #27

Nix the 60. Add DC and PR for 104 Senators, add 4 SC justices and fuck Mitch. dem4decades Jun 2020 #28

F*ck you Mitch. sobenji Jun 2020 #29

I'll second that bdamomma Jun 2020 #35

The biggest fear of sane GOPhers in 2016 was that Trump was going to bring down the entire GOP Major Nikon Jun 2020 #34

Too bad Moscow Mitch won't be around when that day comes. Hassler Jun 2020 #37

Is he predicting the Senate will flip? tinrobot Jun 2020 #38

Fuck Moscow Mitch GeorgiaPeanut Jun 2020 #39

He can STFU. JDC Jun 2020 #41

"McConnell cautions Democrats on nixing the filibuster" LudwigPastorius Jun 2020 #42

Kill the filibuster, or live under Republican rule forever. dalton99a Jun 2020 #43

THIS. roamer65 Jun 2020 #46

Shut the fuck up Mitchie world wide wally Jun 2020 #45

Fuck you, McTurtle. Republicans as we know them today will never control Congress again. Flaleftist Jun 2020 #47

Dude, you don't have any Dem friends BigmanPigman Jun 2020 #48

Oh Mitch. MontanaMama Jun 2020 #49

After how he packed the court and stole a SCOTUS seat choice from a Democratic President. cstanleytech Jun 2020 #50

We filibustered something? bucolic_frolic Jun 2020 #51

we MUST kill filibuster on a first day of dem senate AlexSFCA Jun 2020 #52

+1. Give no quarter. dalton99a Jun 2020 #54

they are enemies of the people AlexSFCA Jun 2020 #55

Agreed. If the Democrats do this though and also do things like empowering the FBI to cstanleytech Jun 2020 #70

Elizabeth Warren is dead-on right! Crowman2009 Jun 2020 #53

The last thing Democrats need to hear . . . peggysue2 Jun 2020 #57

I think filibuster has helped Democratic shape some good in a lot of bad law. That said ... marble falls Jun 2020 #58

Because the Courts (which are Republican controlled for the next few decades) would probably cstanleytech Jun 2020 #72

We allowed the courts to turn Republican by not paying attention to state legislatures ... marble falls Jul 2020 #81

My folks used to say 'You made your bed...now lie on it.' pecosbob Jun 2020 #61

Oh come-on! Moscow Mitch. YOU NEVER follow the senate rules. mysteryowl Jun 2020 #62

Filibuster requires good faith from both parties ibegurpard Jun 2020 #63

Good faith from a Republican? LOLOLOLOLOlolololololol............................... cstanleytech Jun 2020 #68

Spoken like a true loser. C Moon Jun 2020 #64

Bwahahahahahahahaha!!! rpannier Jun 2020 #65

Democrats don't need no steenkin advice from Moscow Mitch. yellowcanine Jun 2020 #66

Pfffft hahahhaa...McConnell issuing 'warnings' about fiddling with the rules... Volaris Jul 2020 #73

I'm ok with the filibuster. As long as they really filibuster. GulfCoast66 Jul 2020 #75

To an extent I agree, HOWEVER, Schumer should warn Republicans that any more of the shit they pulled OnDoutside Jul 2020 #80

From the party that is OK with fixing elections. nt jalan48 Jul 2020 #82

Rules are only for democrats ha Mitch? pwb Jul 2020 #83

Die in a fire Mitch. n/t D23MIURG23 Jul 2020 #84

The Filibuster? I want to nix the SENATE. maxsolomon Jul 2020 #85

After what he did with Garland RGTIndy Jul 2020 #90