Kill the Filibuster Now. Republicans Will Ditch It Later.
Republicans will kill the filibuster the instant they get their next majority. Fix it now instead of just waiting for the GOP shock troops.
An Explanation: the Filibuster Veto Power
In America, the majority doesn’t have absolute power. We want the minority to have a strong voice. But current rules go too far, giving Republicans veto power. With a tweak to the Senate cloture rules, we could get back to a fair filibuster.
Obstruction: The New Republican Death Cult
The GOP used to obstruct good governance when it helped them get reelected. But now they just block everything they can, even when it hurts their party. Is this some new Republican Death Cult?
The First Constitution? An American Disaster
America’s first Constitution demonstrated that supermajorities don’t make for good governance. It was a recipe for obstruction and inaction. The filibuster is the same. We already know it doesn’t make better laws. We can fix it.