Opinion: Eliminate The Filibuster? Not So Fast.

L. Roger Hutson, Denver Post
Fri, 10/04/2024 - 4:00am

We have been hearing a lot about the filibuster here lately out of both political camps. When most Americans hear the word “filibuster,” they picture marathon speeches designed to obstruct a vote in Congress. They may have a perception of it as a dirty trick to undermine the regular order. Perhaps this is why many don’t bat an eye when they hear both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump floating the idea of ending the Senate filibuster should they become president.

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