Now is the time for the U.S. Senate to do the right thing and call a vote on crucial voting rights legislation. Future generations are counting on us to protect our democracy. I wrote out some thoughts about why this is so important. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…
The filibuster has no basis in the Constitution, and in recent years, it has become a routine way for the Senate minority to block important progress on issues supported by the majority of voters. But we can’t allow it to be used to block efforts to protect our democracy.
That’s why I fully support @POTUS’s call to modify Senate rules as necessary to make sure pending voting rights legislation gets called for a vote. And every American who cares about the survival of our most cherished institutions should support the President’s call as well.
@BarackObama @BarackObama I totally agree Mr. 44th President. You're an Amazing man and you were a Great President.
@BarackObama "If the majority chooses to end the filibuster, if they choose to change the rules and put an end to Democratic debate, then the fighting and the bitterness and the gridlock will only get worse," Obama said. (While a sitting Senator)
@BarackObama It's easier to kill the filibuster than lose democracy, isn't it?
@BarackObama I’m old enough to remember when you used the filibuster but hey
@BarackObama But without it, there wouldn't have been my favourite episode of The West Wing. 'Stackhouse Filibuster' 😉
@BarackObama Get back to us in this when your party is in the minority again
@BarackObama @JoanMarM Personally, I hope you're planning a more active presence on the issues facing our country, Mr. President. We need you. We need your voice. Joe is fine, it's about us now. Get out there, please. Don't hold back. It's not the time to hedge, we need leadership.
@BarackObama @chipfranklin Benjamin Franklin never wanted the Senate. He considered that it would become the Like the House of Lords. An old rich man's domain, where legislation passed by the People's chamber (House of Commons) would go to die. Which is exactly what has happened.