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Jerrilyn Colangelo's avatar

Personally, I find it a laziness that they use it. How convenient. That's why so little gets done.

James Arthur's avatar

Exactly correct!

L. E. Joiner's avatar

President Trump has to call in Leader Thune and explain to him that he must abolish the 'Zombie Filibuster' or he will face the wrath of all MAGA-dom.

BTW, Jeff Childers of Coffee and Covid has been discussing the Silent (Zombie) Filibuster for weeks now.

sandy picard's avatar

They will NOT do it. The Republicans do not care. They do not support Trump. They do not support US. End of message.

John Wygertz's avatar

Hey, a standing filibuster takes effort. Just ask Corey Booker.

That's why they don't want to do it. Diapers are embarrassing.

Pnoldguy's avatar

So, the only obstacle to passing the SAVE act is ......... Thune himself!

Kathleen Goble's avatar

Excellent article, Alexander. It's a must-read!

Ruth H's avatar

Senator Thune needs to lead, grow a spine, and do what 78% of the country wants.