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TomSlick

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5. Killing the filibuster would be a double edged sword.

Reply to Fiendish Thingy (Reply #4)

Wed Nov 5, 2025, 09:10 PM

Nov 5

The filibuster is the only thing stopping the Senate from passing a "clean CR" and making it certain that Medicaid will be slashed and health insurance will go through the roof.

The control of the Senate will necessarily change from one party to the other. When the Rethuglicans control the Senate, the filibuster is our only protection

Be careful for what you wish.

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Why do you think expanding the court will yield such big results Buckeyeblue Nov 6 #13

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Maine should be won by Platner Johnny LaRue Nov 5 #8

Platner's political career is dead. He's got no chance. Wiz Imp Nov 5 #10

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That is puzzling Bobstandard Nov 5 #11

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