Sahil Kapur

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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

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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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@OsitaNwanevu yr latter point is key- see the next one in my thread as well — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 25, 2021 Hibernated