Tensions Flare Over Senate Filibuster
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Tensions are reaching a boiling point in the Senate as Democratic support grows behind eliminating the legislative filibuster. While left-leaning articles highlight that Biden wants the Senate to engage in old-fashioned “talking filibusters,” right-leaning articles highlight that Senator Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said Biden “may not be tough enough” to stand up against far-left Democrats.
A left-leaning article by The Washington Post highlights that Biden wants the Senate to engage in old-fashioned “talking filibusters,” which would force senators opposing the bill to make their case rather than simply signal objections. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois said it was important to demonstrate to those skeptical of the rules changes” how the rules can be used and abused before we go any further.”
The Hill published a centrist article reporting that a political firestorm awaits Democrats if they decide to move forward with reforming the filibuster, which is something they don’t yet have the votes to do. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warned that removing the need for 60 votes to advance most legislation would have dire consequences.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlights that Senator Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said Biden “may not be tough enough” to stand up against far-left Democrats who want to change the Senate’s filibuster rules. Joe Biden, meanwhile, is in favor of overhauling the filibuster.