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In reply to the discussion: Democrats shoot down McConnell's filibuster gambit [View all]ADK
(83 posts)5. But we will want it
Should the Republicans regain control of the Senate. Be careful of what you wish for.
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They could undo the whole tax scam bill, including SALT cap via budget measure.
kysrsoze
Jan 2021
#11
I totally agree. We've been oppressed by minority rule for so many years now, that we're
BComplex
Jan 2021
#58
I disagree- killing the filibuster is good, no matter who holds the majority
Fiendish Thingy
Jan 2021
#36
Bingo! We all need to raise that chorus! Call all the dem senators, even if they aren't
BComplex
Jan 2021
#60
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
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
Well said - that is, after all, how Bithcy Mitchy often conducted business while he had the power
sandensea
Jan 2021
#33
McConnell is a two-faced Trump enabler. Without McConnell, Trump would have been less dangerous.
C Moon
Jan 2021
#43