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yurbud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-29-10 07:30 PM
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Poll question: should the Senate repeal filibuster rule and end secret holds?
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For those of us who think the Dems haven't gone far enough, it is frustrating to see them hide behind the skirts of Republican filibusters and secret holds, especially since Dems rarely used such tactics themselves.

What good is it if one side uses it constantly and the other side never uses it?

If Democrats refuse to do away with these antidemocratic rules, they will continue to look impotent at best and at worst like they are glad the GOP is giving them a way to escape enacting the fundamental changes the public wants.

Should the Senate vote to do away with the filibuster and secret hold at the beginning of the next session?

If you think so, sign this petition too:
http://www.credoaction.com/campaign/senate_fix/
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