If Republicans don’t want a bipartisan deal, they can kill the filibuster. So why aren’t they?
Chuck Schumer
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The Democrats’ Shutdown Strategy Is Bad. Trump’s Is Worse
The president’s decision to threaten mass layoffs of federal workers should prompt Democrats to shift course.
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Ezra Klein (Almost) Gets It Right
Democrats shouldn’t abet authoritarianism by supporting MAGA spending bills. But neither should they own a government shutdown. There’s a better way.
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A Government Shutdown Looms. Prepare For Democrats to Disappoint
Senate Minority Leader Schumer has put the party on a path to acquiescence.
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Fighting Authoritarianism: A Democratic Imperative
Despite what some political consultants advise, anti-Trump candidates can’t just focus on the economy. They need to put preserving democracy front and center.
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Schumer’s Iran Position Is Stupid
Trump pursuing options as part of a nuclear deal with Iran isn’t “outrageous.” The Senate Democratic leader shouldn’t get in the president’s way.
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Democrats Need to Make Republicans Fear the Consequences of Attempting a Dictatorship
The threat of prosecution must hang over those who break the law in the second Trump administration.
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Trump Has Taught Us That It’s All About the Bribe and Bullet
The Colombian shakedown style of the 47th president and why we need to save ourselves.
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The Filibuster is Working. You Just Can’t See It
Frustration that the filibuster was not deployed last week should not obscure that it silently constrains the Republican agenda daily.
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Cut the Senate Democrats Some Slack
Democrats have reasons to filibuster the Republican bill that keeps the government open without restraining mass government worker layoffs. But if they don’t, dear liberals, be gentle.
