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mr715

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8. Yes, but I don't think it is that simple.

Reply to EnergizedLib (Reply #7)

Sun May 10, 2026, 02:10 PM

May 10

Trump is telling GOP Senators to abolish the filibuster. Frankly, I think the filibuster is on borrowed time. I think if the "blood" is on their hands, we'll have more latitude to pass our agenda when next we are in the majority.

I don't know how many voters that determine elections are concerned about the filibuster - I suspect it is a marginal, wonk-class, politically aware issue.

So, I think what she is doing is saying what she means, which is good. The GOP have also been killing the filibuster by inches anyway.

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I love AOC, but.... [View all] EnergizedLib May 9 OP

I could get myself in trouble here, murielm99 May 9 #1

She is on the right track Fiendish Thingy May 9 #2

For now, or then? EnergizedLib May 9 #3

I would say she is foreshadowing the future Fiendish Thingy May 9 #4

She is broadcasting her stance for when she runs to replace Schumer. mr715 May 9 #5

Is there not a difference EnergizedLib May 10 #7

Yes, but I don't think it is that simple. mr715 May 10 #8

The last twenty years of my life haven't been "the time" Sympthsical May 9 #6