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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI predict a "gang of moderates" deal after the election - no SCt vote for keeping fillibuster
In the lame duck period after the election, I can easily see Lindsey Graham (who won't have to worry about re-election), Romney, Grassley, Murkowski and Collins agreeing with Manchin, Sinema and a few other Dems who have come out against getting rid of the fillibuster in the past that the Republicans will vote against the Supreme Court nominee, and the Dems agreeing in exchange that they won't get rid of the fillibuster.
Anyone agree/disagree?
honest.abe
(8,678 posts)The filibuster has to go.
regnaD kciN
(26,044 posts)Because the Republicans will have no motivation to make such a deal since they know the DINOs you mention will vote to preserve the filibuster anyway.
roamer65
(36,745 posts)Filibuster has to be eliminated.
Alhena
(3,030 posts)Manchin and Sinema aren't exactly in tune with the Dems on this board if you haven't noticed.
Statistical
(19,264 posts)They are the party of Trump. Trump wants this he will get this. Nothing else matters to GOPers anymore. What does the fascist leader want? Ok give it to him.
That being said I really hope I am wrong. I would break out the good whiskey if what you said happens.
Anyways the deal if any should be not expanding the court. The fillibuster needs to go. Period.
idziak4ever1234
(1,257 posts)Yusuf2k7
(4 posts)I do not view that as good outcome. People forgetting the fact conservatives have 5-4 majority now. What difference does 6-3 make? Roberts will always vote on their side on the big stuff.
Moderation crap needs to end. GOP would love to do "moderation" on their way out. If they lose power Dems should get rid filibuster and remake the courts.
Blasphemer
(3,261 posts)There are certainly things he cannot be trusted on (e.g. voting rights) but he also saved the ACA and I believe he would not overturn Roe (he is fundamentally a cautious jurist). He is also sensitive to his legacy. You can be sure an RBG replacement would be more in the mold of Thomas/Alito. It would have dire consequences. Make no mistake.
cry baby
(6,682 posts)Welcome to DU
qazplm135
(7,447 posts)In fact always vote on their side, we literally have multiple examples where he hasn't.
PTWB
(4,131 posts)Blasphemer
(3,261 posts)Volaris
(10,270 posts)They had just better hope to screaming baby Jesus they keep control of the senate after they do, is all I'm sayin.
Thekaspervote
(32,757 posts)Whenever it suits them.
Cant honorably deal with the devil!!
qazplm135
(7,447 posts)Best case scenario, we win AZ and three Republicans make that deal.
Murkowski MAYBE Romney but then who else?
You can't trust Collins. Or Graham.
MAYBE one of the retirees.
But that's like two layers of maybe.
Indykatie
(3,696 posts)Keeping the filibuster ensures 4 years without any serious legislation getting passed. In our current polarized political environment you couldn't 60 Senate votes on anything that really matters.
C_U_L8R
(45,000 posts)Just one. Choose wisely, Trump.
RainCaster
(10,869 posts)It will always bite you, because that is its nature.
Fiendish Thingy
(15,596 posts)No deals
MurrayDelph
(5,294 posts)is if every Republican in Congress signed the agreement
in Mitch McConnell's blood.