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Jose Garcia

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1. You are assuming that Thune's suppoert is the only thing preserving the filibuster

Reply to pat_k (Original post)

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 06:22 PM

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Even if he wanted to end it, he doesn't have the votes. There are at least a few Republicans who realize that they will eventually be in the minority.

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The felon is hellbent to pass SAVE. He will try to strongarm Thune into nuking the filibuster. [View all] pat_k Thursday OP

You are assuming that Thune's suppoert is the only thing preserving the filibuster Jose Garcia Thursday #1

True. I still fear that the felon has not completely lost his power to bully/blackmail "his" Senators into compliance. pat_k Thursday #2

Calculated can still be dumb. mr715 Thursday #3