What supporters of the filibuster get wrong about how it works
Senator Chris Murphy explains why the ideal of the filibuster forcing the parties to work together to pass legislation in the Senate doesn't actually work that way and is instead a vehicle for the minority to exercise a veto over any legislation they don't like or don't want to see the opposing party get credit for passing.
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