THE PERSUADERS by Anand Giridharadas

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THE PERSUADERS by Anand Giridharadas @AnandWrites

But, but: Should Democrats be afraid about the shoe getting on the other foot when Republicans control the Senate? No, @AJentleson says. "It’s unwise for Democrats to shortchange themselves on accomplishments now in the hopes of forbearance from Mitch McConnell in the future." https://t.co/Jd2Gp7YZGY — PolitiTweet.org

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In other words, the filibuster rose to prominence because a minority of white people realized that democratic, majoritarian rule would fail them. If they wanted to protect white supremacy, they would need to change the rules. That's what you defend if you defend the filibuster. — PolitiTweet.org

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In addition to killing the filibuster, @AJentleson wants the rules changed so senators actually have to debate on the floor, IRL, to hold up progress. Right now, you can literally email it in. I didn't know about the e-filibuster, and now I'm mad at it. https://t.co/TegPgUXIf2 — PolitiTweet.org

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