Republicans weren't supposed to be in this position, and it's probably fleeting. Might as well score some points while you can.
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After all, (they reason) Democrats will probably end the filibuster when they're in power. Might as well get them before they get us.
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The other argument also relies on the premise that Trump is an anomaly--and Republicans could soon find themselves in the minority.
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What good is putting points on the board today if a simple majority vote could repeal them tomorrow?
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Trump's legacy certainly would benefit from killing the filibuster and scoring accomplishments. Not as sure that it would be good for GOP.
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Don't forget to factor into your equation the fact that Trump lost the popular vote by 3 million.
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Thank god it's almost the weekend. I need a political break

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60 votes requires bipartisanship. When did compromise become such a foreign concept? Oh right, Mark Meadows.
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I realize he's in the House but you take my point.
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No they should not kill the filibuster. They will need the filibuster to block the Trump-Sanders Single Payer Act of 2018.
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Isnt it likely Dems will kill it when they are in power again?
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They should. Its purpose is to allow unlimited debate unless 60 say time to stop. But they don't debate, so they don't deserve the rule.
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Just remember what goes around comes around
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