When is a Filibuster Not a Filibuster?

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Well, I'm stunned to say that I have been operating under an illusion for some time, as it pertains to filibusters. With the repeated threats by minority Republicans in the Senate to filibuster, my repeated cry has been make them do it! Why, I wondered, doesn't Harry Reid make them go out onto the Senate floor, and talk for hours on end? Why just shrug and say "OK, you win?"

But I guess the Hollywood (and Strom Thurmond) version of a filibuster is not required. They can just station one lone Republican in the chamber to stall with motions. That's it. Phooey.

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The Myth Of The Filibuster: Dems Can't Make Republicans Talk All Night

. . .By threatening a filibuster, the shrunken bloc of 41 GOP senators has just enough members to prevent a vote, requiring Democrats to make concessions to pick off a few moderate Republicans.

Reid has heard the calls. But his answer will surely disappoint: Sorry. It can't happen. . .

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