Now is the time for the U.S. Senate to do the right thing and call a vote on crucial voting rights legislation. Future generations are counting on us to protect our democracy. I wrote out some thoughts about why this is so important. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…
The filibuster has no basis in the Constitution, and in recent years, it has become a routine way for the Senate minority to block important progress on issues supported by the majority of voters. But we can’t allow it to be used to block efforts to protect our democracy.
@sean_antrim @BarackObama Why? Historically, it has been a tool used by racists to impede any civil rights for poc..it is not in the COTUSA, So...really please try to convince me of the need for it.
@sean_antrim @BarackObama Why is it "needed"? I know why it's preferred. But, needed? Please explain.