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keithbvadu2

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5. Both parties have had the opportunity to get rid of the filibuster but neither one really wants to.

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Sun Sep 5, 2021, 10:52 AM

Sep 2021

Both parties have had the opportunity to get rid of the filibuster but neither one really wants to. They feel that it's too useful to them in the future.

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Currently in the minority, the GOP insists that the Senate's filibuster is absolutely ESSENTIAL [View all] Atticus Sep 2021 OP

just like all the other lies they tell to get what they want....nt essaynnc Sep 2021 #1

Ok, I've been meaning to post about, or even start a thread about the filibuster robbob Sep 2021 #2

We're stuck in a suck situation. CrispyQ Sep 2021 #4

Agree with all. nt Baked Potato Sep 2021 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2021 #3

Both parties have had the opportunity to get rid of the filibuster but neither one really wants to. keithbvadu2 Sep 2021 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2021 #8

Agree. nt Baked Potato Sep 2021 #11

If the GOP ever regains the Senate, you can pretty much guarantee Moscow Mitch GoCubsGo Sep 2021 #6

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And they'll say we made them do it. Nevilledog Sep 2021 #14

Most likely they will keep it. The filibuster was already removed for the things the GOP likes to do Johonny Sep 2021 #9

Republicans use any means available to do whatever they want. Baked Potato Sep 2021 #10

The GOP doesn't need to end the filibuster: it really doesn't have much policy except tax cuts andym Sep 2021 #13