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[–] [email protected] 53 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I will never understand why Democrats preserve the filibuster. When Repugnicams are in power, any tool that Democrats could use to hold them in check gets scrapped. Why do Dems keep trying to play fair?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Because then they can say "we tried, sooooooorrry", and then go on fundraising trips.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Yeah but they won't make it a speaking filibuster...smh