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- Senate Democrats are utilizing the filibuster to block Trump's nominees
- They are specifically targeting nominees for the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security
- Democrats argue that the nominees lack qualifications and have controversial views
- Republicans are accusing Democrats of stonewalling and obstructionism
- The tone of the article is critical of Senate Democrats for their use of the filibuster and perceived obstructionist tactics
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Filibuster Flip-flop: Senate Democrats Ready To Embrace Tool To Stonewall Trump
Senate Democrats are set to rekindle their love for the very procedural tool they spent years trying to weaken: the filibuster. Soon to be in the minority, Democrats are ready to use whatever tactics are at their disposal to put up roadblocks for Republicans and President-elect Donald Trump including the 60-vote threshold many have […]
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