Filibuster Fantasies
Everything that is permanent is dead.
A recent poll shows that 64% of Americans believe that our democracy is at risk of failing. That poll also found that 36% of respondents, mostly Republicans, truly and deeply believe that the election was stolen from Trump. This despite scores of lawsuits that could find no evidence to support their claims. This poll is one of many that are symptomatic of a much bigger problem: minoritarian rule.
At last, they’re starting to talk seriously about reforming the filibuster in the United States Senate again. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has vowed to hold a vote on filibuster reform if Republicans continue their obstruction. From Vox:
In a letter this week, Schumer promised that if Republicans filibuster a voting rights bill supported by the entire Senate Democratic caucus, as they are expected to, he’ll schedule a vote on changes to the rules by January 17. This move is notable, signaling that he’s willing to put members on the spot regarding their positions about the filibuster, and that he’s ready to move forward on reforms himself.
After reading a few more articles about the filibuster news last week, I wrote an email to the most insensitive Senator that has ever served me, Mike Lee. Normally, he rarely responds. But he responded this time because I provided…
