Commentary In the first few months of 2021, we have seen many American institutions (such as Dr. Seuss) go by the wayside. Could the filibuster be next? It sure seems so, at least according to many prominent Democrats and thought leaders on the left. For instance, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) thinks the filibuster should be put on the proverbial chopping block. In a recent interview with MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, Schumer said eliminating the filibuster is “on the table.” Schumer is far from the only Democrat who has recently come out against the age-old filibuster. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) also voiced her disapproval of the filibuster when she recently wrote in a tweet, “Abolish the filibuster, and let’s pass bold, progressive legislation to deliver on our promises.” Indeed, the list of those on the left who currently favor eliminating the filibuster is long. Interestingly, many of these same politicians and pundits …
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