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Dem4Life1102

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3. Sinema and Manchin are using the filibuster as cover

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Tue Apr 6, 2021, 03:38 PM

Apr 2021

so they don't have to vote against progressive bills.

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On the filibuster's future, Arizona's Sinema makes a flawed case [View all] Nevilledog Apr 2021 OP

But isn't it the rule that's broken, Kyrsten? gratuitous Apr 2021 #1

But WHITT Apr 2021 #2

Sinema and Manchin are using the filibuster as cover Dem4Life1102 Apr 2021 #3

Oh, I didn't know she was a dum...never mind. I didn't know she thought... brush Apr 2021 #4

Indeed, Ma'am --- She Talks Flat Nonesense The Magistrate Apr 2021 #5

Sir, Sinema wants a 60 vote threshold for ALL Senate actions. Celerity Apr 2021 #10

The Men Who Wrote The Consitution, Ma'am, Specifically Ruled That Out The Magistrate Apr 2021 #11

a fairly lengthy treatment on the filibuster (which was created by mistake in 1805/06) Celerity Apr 2021 #13

But it sounds so much clearer dweller Apr 2021 #6

So it's easier to fix people than the rules by which the work place operate? Johonny Apr 2021 #7

I'm just going to go shoot myself now. Crunchy Frog Apr 2021 #8

Does she not realize that the crazy repukes have a target on her when she runs for re-election ? kimbutgar Apr 2021 #9

She will be the reason HR1 does not get passed. kairos12 Apr 2021 #12

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