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"There’s nothing dishy about this insider’s account by a former top aide to Reid. Nonetheless, it’s a compelling read..." #KillSwitch #AdamJentleson
washingtonpost.com/outlook/biden-…

"Adam Jentleson, an aide to former Democratic Senate majority leader Harry Reid, has written a book that explains why the U.S. government functions so poorly." #KillSwitch #AdamJentleson
nyjournalofbooks.com/book-review/ki…

"Jentleson offers reason for hope. To eliminate the filibuster would be much easier than to eliminate the Electoral College. It does not require a Constitutional amendment but can be accomplished by a simple majority vote—not a supermajority."

"Americans & their elected representatives could still disagree sharply on many issues, but both bodies of Congress could begin to act on pressing issues. McConnell could remain leader of Senate Republicans, but could no longer exert a stranglehold on any issue that arises."

"Jentleson understands the inner workings of the institution, down to the most granular details, showing precisely how arcane procedural rules can be leveraged to dramatic effect." #KillSwitch #AdamJentleson
nytimes.com/2021/01/04/boo…