Should Republicans kill the filibuster? On the surface, Trump's election is an argument for the affirmative.
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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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Replying to @ChuckOp
...as we know it. Filibuster rules have changed over time. They're not in the constitution or set in stone.
8:05 AM - 8 Sep 2017
from Alexandria, VA
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