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Fiendish Thingy

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4. We only need 52 seats to block nominees from confirmation
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 05:28 PM
Yesterday

(Assuming Fetterman is a loose cannon)

And, in 2029, we will still only need 51 seats to pass legislation reversing the damage from the Trump era, if we elect only senators willing to kill the filibuster (and expand the court).

Support for Killing the filibuster and expanding the court is my personal litmus test for any senate candidate who wants my financial support.

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