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JustAnotherGen

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1. The reality is

Thu Jan 21, 2021, 01:35 PM

Jan 2021

Nothing gets done at 60 or 67 threshold.

Let's not get bamboozled - if there are 100 senators, and 51 vote yes/no - that's a majority.

No 'new' math on this one.

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Democrats shoot down McConnell's filibuster gambit [View all] mysteryowl Jan 2021 OP

The reality is JustAnotherGen Jan 2021 #1

But we will want it ADK Jan 2021 #5

We could always go right back JustAnotherGen Jan 2021 #8

They could undo the whole tax scam bill, including SALT cap via budget measure. kysrsoze Jan 2021 #11

It has done more harm than good in it's existance. Salviati Jan 2021 #32

Solid strategy JustAnotherGen Jan 2021 #65

Amen JustAnotherGen Jan 2021 #64

Agree Barbara2423 Jan 2021 #47

True, but... moose65 Jan 2021 #18

Bingo. SergeStorms Jan 2021 #23

There's plenty of economic relief in Biden's plans that will help WVa DeminPennswoods Jan 2021 #39

I hope not. SergeStorms Jan 2021 #44

About that insurance DeminPennswoods Jan 2021 #53

Thanks for that. SergeStorms Jan 2021 #61

MoCs get the same benefits as regular, DeminPennswoods Jan 2021 #63

Never fail to use the power you have for what you want MarcA Jan 2021 #19

I totally agree. We've been oppressed by minority rule for so many years now, that we're BComplex Jan 2021 #58

This argument applies to doing *anything* that can be undone Blasphemer Jan 2021 #22

We've already gone down that road; didn't work. Let's try another one. Shrike47 Jan 2021 #34

I disagree- killing the filibuster is good, no matter who holds the majority Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #36

They're not talking about totally eliminating the filibuster. WinstonSmith4740 Jan 2021 #37

lets be real - they will do it ANYWAY getagrip_already Jan 2021 #41

At this point, we MUST take action. Happy Hoosier Jan 2021 #62

+100 Absolutely. McConnell has given us his past practice bronxiteforever Jan 2021 #29

Hang firm, Schumer. GeorgeGist Jan 2021 #2

I just wish they would make it plain to MM Miguelito Loveless Jan 2021 #3

Bingo! We all need to raise that chorus! Call all the dem senators, even if they aren't BComplex Jan 2021 #60

Good. Anything else would be asking for another KPN Jan 2021 #4

Republicans say we overreach no matter what we do. SunSeeker Jan 2021 #6

+++ KPN Jan 2021 #10

++++ iluvtennis Jan 2021 #38

Make no mistake. MontanaMama Jan 2021 #7

Exactly. Moscow Mitch is only concerned about Moscow Mitch. groundloop Jan 2021 #9

Just like that we're supposed to forget everything. halfulglas Jan 2021 #12

We will not forget. Not ever. Never. BarbD Jan 2021 #13

Well, you know... SergeStorms Jan 2021 #25

If Harry Reid hadn't had the filibuster, Social Security would be private today shotten99 Jan 2021 #14

I agree about making it a real filibuster and not just the threat of one. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2021 #46

Did the filibuster benefit our minority status? bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #15

Not really moose65 Jan 2021 #17

Merkley filibustered Gorsuch and failed IronLionZion Jan 2021 #26

GOP have proven themselves to be craven partisans not interested in governing. they abused wiggs Jan 2021 #16

This is easily solved by allowing them to filibuster by following the original grantcart Jan 2021 #20

Stand firm, Dems wryter2000 Jan 2021 #21

Yet, McConnell removed the filibuster for Supreme Court nominations dlk Jan 2021 #24

Our country cannot afford any more McConnell obstructionism!!! blue-wave Jan 2021 #27

Wowzers, Mitch! BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #28

What's McConnell doing taking part in this discussion? Lasher Jan 2021 #30

Well said - that is, after all, how Bithcy Mitchy often conducted business while he had the power sandensea Jan 2021 #33

Hold firm Dems. Pepsidog Jan 2021 #31

Unity's over, Mitch already dissing Biden bucolic_frolic Jan 2021 #35

Yes, and he will continue doing so, non-stop DENVERPOPS Jan 2021 #40

Time to make them bleed.... Historic NY Jan 2021 #42

McConnell is a two-faced Trump enabler. Without McConnell, Trump would have been less dangerous. C Moon Jan 2021 #43

I told some here the Dems would go there.... paleotn Jan 2021 #45

Mitch is a master at doing nothing CanonRay Jan 2021 #48

This proposal is from a guy who wouldn't give Garland a meeting, let alone a hearing cuz Election Yr JDC Jan 2021 #49

republican party monkeyman1 Jan 2021 #50

McTurtle: I'm cool with no longer being Majority Leader DFW Jan 2021 #51

Change the filibuster rules. dansolo Jan 2021 #52

Make them stand at the podium for hours - no rest breaks at all. Tommymac Jan 2021 #54

After the hell he's put us through for four years... zanana1 Jan 2021 #55

Well said: UpInArms Jan 2021 #56

McConnell implemented the nuclear option whenever he saw fit. BComplex Jan 2021 #57

The Grim Reaper can go to hell. Billytee Jan 2021 #59