Senate Majority Leader Schumer Making It Clear. Filibuster Demand Is 'Unacceptable'

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Igor Bobic @igorbobic 16m
Schumer says McConnell’s demand on the filibuster is “unacceptable and it won’t be accepted"

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[servermsh]

1. So what exactly are they going to do about it? Force McConnell to filibuster?

That's the only thing I can see Democrats doing. Keep putting up the organizing motion for a vote and forcing a filibuster.

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3. I think it's looking that way

...but there's still a political edge to this posture which can have a dynamic effect on the opposition caucus, forcing their hand.

It's too early to tell, but this is a solid marker of opposition from Sen. Schumer, and a good indication that he's not going to let McConnell dictate the way forward. The minority is going to respond, and we'll see where it goes from there.

[OhNo-Really]

2. Screw the people once lesson learned. No room for

Republicants games plat obstruction

End bill buster & move boldly

Feed shelter heal the most vulnerable

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4. McConnell might inadvertently help us

Do we have the votes to end or reform the filibuster? I read that Manchin or Feinstein might not agree.

Filibustering even the simple power sharing agreement might change some minds.

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5. we don't have enough committed votes, as of yesterday

...at least three have spoken against ending it, Manchin, Tester, and Sinema.

After today...?