Let's talk about the filibuster

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Because each state gets two senators regardless of population, the Senate is already geared to give too much power to minority opinions even without the filibuster. When 30% of the population gets to elect 70% of the senators, the filibuster makes it all but impossible for the Senate to carry out the will of the people. I say burn the filibuster to the ground and never look back.

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According to the news on the radio this morning, McConnell is using this to drag his feet on the transition to the new Senate.

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