Reply #45: And in CLinton's first term

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Bob Dole filibustered EVERYTHING Clinton tried to do. Mostly Dole succeeded in his thwarting efforts although his block of Senators in the redstate Mountain West and South represented FAR fewer people than a majority.

You may be amazed by how few people are represented by typical filibuster wielding reactionaries. During Clinton's first term, legislation (and nominations) died time after time thanks to the efforts of knuckledragging conservatives representing no more than 15% of the US population. Perhaps even worse, a mobilized faction of wealthy industries and individuals can secure the loyalty of a bloc of flyover country Senators with a little cash and determine the future of all legislation that touches their industry. The good people of South Gurnsey, who may not care about his industry benefactors either way, just keep returning ol' Sen-uh-tuh Carbide to Congress because the longer he's there, the more stink he raises in Jesus' name as he tries to repeal the 20th century, helping his quiet friends in the mining and chemical industry all along the way.