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Outrage against Dianne Feinstein as potential Judiciary chair comes out against Senate reform [View all]

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Source: Raw Story

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) received harsh criticism on Monday after coming out against Senate reform of the filibuster.

“I don’t believe in doing that. I think the filibuster serves a purpose,” Feinstein argued.

“It is not often used, it’s often less used now than when I first came, and I think it’s part of the Senate that differentiates itself,” Feinstein falsely claimed.

Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/2020/09/outrage-against-dianne-feinstein-as-potential-judiciary-chair-comes-out-against-senate-reform/

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Outrage against Dianne Feinstein as potential Judiciary chair comes out against Senate reform [View all] Statistical Sep 2020 OP

rawstory is not a new source nt msongs Sep 2020 #1

Feinstein was in a coma during the Obama years, I guess. House of Roberts Sep 2020 #2

I'm sick of having the Republicans break all the rules. Times have changed. dem4decades Sep 2020 #3

100% agree! dicksmc3 Sep 2020 #38

Pretty sure the choice at this point is vote for Democrats over Republicans. dem4decades Sep 2020 #39

Someones gonna have to talk some sense into her. The Senate is a fucking joke. nt BootinUp Sep 2020 #4

She expressed her opinion, she didn't "argue"! Rawstory screwed this one up royally. George II Sep 2020 #5

It's weird her opinion expressed the desire to keep slavery-based senate rules, though. Gore1FL Sep 2020 #8

Look up the definition of filibuster. SharonClark Sep 2020 #15

Definition of filibuster from a Dutch word meaning "pirate" Gore1FL Sep 2020 #23

If Feinstein has an opinion about Senate rules she can run again. Gore1FL Sep 2020 #6

This won't be popular but I agree with her genxlib Sep 2020 #7

Yeah... no... Gore1FL Sep 2020 #9

+1 Perhaps it time for her to retire......nt OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2020 #12

I said the same thing and my post was removed. I'll say it again. demosincebirth Sep 2020 #25

Saying THAT was removed?? Thats ridiculous. oldsoftie Sep 2020 #34

The link is interesting but it's about SharonClark Sep 2020 #18

It has everything to do with oppression. Gore1FL Sep 2020 #24

It will take pressure from constituents to hold her feet to the fire Fiendish Thingy Sep 2020 #10

Maybe 2013 is pertinent. Last time filibuster rules were changed. Democratic Party in power. delisen Sep 2020 #31

Everyone forgets that. oldsoftie Sep 2020 #35

Does she really want to be Max Baucus? Renew Deal Sep 2020 #11

PLEASE let us concentrate on the election right now..... groundloop Sep 2020 #13

+1 chowder66 Sep 2020 #17

But now we need to win it with at least 53 seats... regnaD kciN Sep 2020 #21

Thank you. CBHagman Sep 2020 #26

Yes and it gives time for everyone to read actual history. nt delisen Sep 2020 #32

I just think there ought to be a limit. rickyhall Sep 2020 #14

It once did serve a purpose, which is why it should be suspended indefinitely Warpy Sep 2020 #16

I'm not outraged. She has a right to her opinion especially since it isn't even up for a vote chowder66 Sep 2020 #19

Time to go Diane. The next generation is ready and willing to actually lead. Nt liskddksil Sep 2020 #20

With all due respect, this is exactly why we're in the position we are... regnaD kciN Sep 2020 #22

I wish we still had the ability to filibuster to stop a Supreme Court nominee Liberty Belle Sep 2020 #27

We took away filibuster for other judges and nominees in 2013 and then we lost the Senate.... delisen Sep 2020 #33

Hello earth calling Feinstein standingtall Sep 2020 #28

We took away filibuster for other judges and nominees in 2013 and then we lost the Senate.... delisen Sep 2020 #36

We are likely to lose the ACA in December with a 6-3 court ...and no hope of passing any Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #46

Biden already pretty much said he'd be a one term president. I'm not worried about re-election. oldsoftie Sep 2020 #37

Regardless with no agenda passed it wouldn't be Biden replaced by another Democrat it would Statistical Sep 2020 #41

We won't have four years...if we don't send help, we will be out in two years by losing the house an Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #45

I agree. However, it can't be overstated how important the first mid -term election is...we lost Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #47

We have A HUGE OTHER PROBLEM FACING US. Don't pick on loyal Democratic Party candidates now. C Moon Sep 2020 #29

Thank you. It's like a squirrel running past a dog... Hekate Sep 2020 #30

We're still wielding sporks to a gunfight I see... durablend Sep 2020 #40

she is not a lock in for chairman... nobody is... getagrip_already Sep 2020 #42

Really............................ turbinetree Sep 2020 #43

So replace her...filibuster must go. Or like 2009, we won't be able to help the people and will be Demsrule86 Sep 2020 #44

I suppose there might be ways for Dems to play hard ball HariSeldon Sep 2020 #48

After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING Omaha Steve Sep 2020 #49