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- Author: Ivan Pentchoukov
- Mitch McConnell emphasizes that the filibuster is secure with a Republican Senate majority
- Democrats have been pushing to eliminate the filibuster in order to pass legislation with a simple majority
- McConnell argues that the filibuster protects the rights of the minority party
- The article highlights the ongoing debate over the future of the filibuster in the Senate Tone: The article takes a neutral and informative tone, presenting both sides of the debate over the filibuster in the Senate.
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McConnell: Filibuster Is Secure With Republican Senate Majority
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the outgoing minority leader, held a press conference after Republicans claimed a majority in the Senate and President-elect Donald Trump won the election, calling it a good day for the GOP. Republicans seized control of the upper chamber with at least 52 seats, flipping several of them on Tuesday night. McConnell […]
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