Sahil Kapur

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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur

One theory I've heard is: He only preserved it in the Trump era because there was no monumental legislation set to become law that died only by filibuster—that he'd do it if there was. Alternate theory: McConnell has made a long-term calculation about who the rule benefits more. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 25, 2021 Hibernated

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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur

Some progressives who want to kill the legislative filibuster argue that Mitch McConnell will inevitably abolish it anyway, so just do it. Not necessarily. He has been consistently supportive of the 60-vote rule (for bills, but not nominations) through minorities and majorities. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 25, 2021 Hibernated

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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur

Why McConnell likes the legislative filibuster: (1) It hurts liberals more long-term as safety net programs are easier to block than repeal, (2) Doesn't hinder his priorities of confirming judges or tax cuts, (3) Assures bipartisan approp$ process where KY gets more fed'l money. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 25, 2021 Hibernated