As long as we're talking about filibusters on MLK Day, let's remember that Sen. Jesse Helms (R-NC) waged a filibuster against the creation of MLK Day.
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@KevinMKruse Also, wasn’t Arizona the last state to recognize the holiday? Reminds me of @SenatorSinema and racism, all in one.
@KevinMKruse @mcpli Remember when McConnell’s decision to censure Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren when she attempted to read a letter written by slain civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr.’s widow, Coretta Scott King, opposing Sessions’ 1986 confirmation? Yep.
@KevinMKruse Their talking points rarely change. Interesting 🤨.
@KevinMKruse Trump says it boldly and brazenly - if you just say a lie out loud, in the press - people will believe it. Unfortunately he is proven 100% right again and again.
@KevinMKruse “I think the tragedy is that we have a Congress with a Senate that has a minority of misguided senators who will use the filibuster to keep the majority of people from even voting.” ~MLK Attn: @SenatorSinema @Sen_JoeManchin