.@SenatorSinema and @JoeManchinWV have shown reluctance and restraint around abolishing the filibuster. There are many good reasons for their position, not the least of which is the fact that Republicans could return to majority status and advance an agenda with no regard for
Minority rights in the Senate. These are no ordinary times. Both Senators should consider saying that if Republicans filibuster an open, fair and urgently important national commission around the murderous insurrection from four months ago they will strike down the filibuster.
The use of the filibuster in this instance is a threat to national security and long term constitutional stability. It is zero sum now. GOP Senators are making coercive threats towards the private sector, a leading senate candidate is talking about “ destroying opponents of
The values and virtues of the American nation state” and Trump is about to enthrall his cult with a Leader rally in North Carolina. Faith and belief in American democracy has been poisoned by the BIG LIE and the GOP has metastasized into a quasi fascist, blood and soil
Conspiracy cult that venerates its leader Donald Trump with obedience, loyalty and devotion. The absence of accountability from the insurrection will poison our republic and guarantees political bloodshed. The extremists will be emboldened. This event cannot be turned away from
It is time to stop pretending about the threat. It is clear, present and dangerous. Clarity is required. Duty demands it.

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