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2016 Postmortem

davidpdx

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6. The best comparison is to take the first term of Clinton and Bush's Administrations

Reply to ProgressiveEconomist (Original post)

Mon Sep 3, 2012, 05:31 AM

Sep 2012

and compare it to Obama's. The number of filibuster's during Obama's first term is higher than either.

Clinton 162
Bush 133
Obama 241 (and counting..)

It is unlikely but possible that it could equal or exceed Clinton's and Bush's first term combined.

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Unprecedented R obstruction: Complete details for all SENATE FILIBUSTERS since Nixon's presidency [View all] ProgressiveEconomist Sep 2012 OP

I think your 'Nate' should be 'Note. Tx4obama Sep 2012 #1

Thanks. Now I know at least one person is paying close attention. ProgressiveEconomist Sep 2012 #2

Did everyone notice the DOUBLING of filibusters starting after 2006 ProgressiveEconomist Sep 2012 #3

Yes davidpdx Sep 2012 #5

Detailed dates for the 5 mos Democrats were "filibuster-proof" in 2009-10 ProgressiveEconomist Sep 2012 #4

The best comparison is to take the first term of Clinton and Bush's Administrations davidpdx Sep 2012 #6

Great idea! Though perhaps not the absolute "BEST" comparison ProgressiveEconomist Sep 2012 #7