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I am conflicted. Axing the filibuster and pledging to not axe the filibuster both sound like bad ideas. -- nm

Posted by mud Jan 22 '21, 06:01

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They can both be bad ideas. The refusal to commit keeps McConnell honest because if he is purely obstructionist they can cut the filibuster. I - pmb Jan 22, 07:12
If you're worried McConnell is gonna take the opportunity to do the worst thing possible, don't - Reagen Jan 22, 06:04 7
- interesting how Manchin et al saying that Chuck should stick to his guns -- nm - mud Jan 22, 06:10 6
  - Manchin knows if there’s no filibuster, he’s the most powerful person in the Senate -- nm - Will Hunting Jan 22, 06:27 5
    - Would anyone explain this to me in 20 words or less? (NM) - Marlowe Jan 22, 06:32 4
      - Manchin is #50 for the Dems. Yea = victory; nay = defeat -- nm - Will Hunting Jan 22, 06:41
      - If there’s no filibuster he’s the 50th vote on any legislation. - spamlet Jan 22, 06:34 2
        
        And he's considered a conservative Democrat -- nm - eag Jan 22, 06:41 1
        
        He's teetering on the edge of being a republican. -- nm - Krusty Jan 22, 07:12

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