Merkley: The Experiment Has Failed, We Need Filibuster Reform Now
Source: Talking Points Memo
SAHIL KAPUR MAY 2, 2013, 10:23 AM 4660
The Senates leading supporter of filibuster reform is back at it, declaring in an email to supporters late Wednesday that the modest rules changes enacted this January has failed and that real reform is urgently needed.
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) is teaming up with the liberal advocacy group Democracy For America to build public awareness of filibuster abuse and court supporters for reform.
Its now clear the experiment has failed. The Senate remains broken, Merkley wrote to supporters. Senate Republicans continue to force delays even on bills with overwhelming public support, and even on nominees widely considered well-qualified.
Please join me and Democracy for America - and put yourself on record at FixTheFilibuster.com: We cant wait any longer to make the Senate work.
Read more: http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/05/jeff-merkley-filibuster-reform-email.php?ref=fpb
bemildred
(90,061 posts)SlimJimmy
(3,180 posts)Too late for any reform this session.
Redfairen
(1,276 posts)Myrina
(12,296 posts)More powder to keep dry?
Javaman
(62,530 posts)I won't ever forgive him for not reforming it.
0rganism
(23,953 posts)I'm talking day #1 of that unfortunate session, during the rules votes. It will be over quickly and the press will barely cover it.
Anyone want to bet against me on this? We could find out as early as Jan. 2015.
You are exactly right, Organism.
I expect the same.
The Senate will be 51-vote majority again.
But only for the GOP.