Filibuster Debate Becomes Litmus Test in Senate Midterm Races
District of Columbia | May 3, 2021
The controversy over the filibuster is becoming a litmus test in the early stages of next year’s midterm elections, with the issue a possible dividing line in the battle for control of the Senate, The Washington Times reported on Monday.
The “abolish the filibuster” movement has gained momentum in recent years as members of both parties find it difficult to reach a consensus on their priorities, especially with the filibuster’s 60-vote threshold required to pass bills through the Senate.
Senate candidate Sarah Godlewski, a Democrat from Wisconsin, is a prime example of this trend, as she vowed “we can get rid of the filibuster, because that’s what it takes to get the job done” when she launched her campaign last month.
She added that “People say we can’t fix the Senate, but I don’t buy that.”..
(Excerpts from Newsmax)