Progressive Commentator Brian Tyler Cohen Calls for Democrats to Eliminate Filibuster Entirely
What was said
"I would get rid of the filibuster. Absolutely. That is the principal thing standing in the way of progressive legislation and and not passing anything. Remember, Republicans very limited the filibuster for their priorities. Republicans have limited the filibuster for judges and tax cuts. Those are their top 2 priorities."
Political commentator Brian Tyler Cohen, author of new book 'The Day After,' argues Democrats must eliminate the Senate filibuster to pass progressive priorities including minimum wage increases, voting rights legislation, and climate policy. Cohen contends Democrats have fallen behind Republicans in wielding power, describing them as 'the party of strongly worded letters' while Republicans 'barrel through' institutional barriers. He points out Republicans already limited the filibuster for their top priorities: judicial appointments and tax cuts.
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- Programme
- Reality Check with Ross Coulthart
- Episode
- Brian Tyler Cohen on how Democrats can seize power after Trump | CUOMO
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- 2:45
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