By forcing a vote on the nuclear option, Schumer makes it clear that Democrats are two seats away from implementing a radical agenda on many issues.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) takes questions as he holds a news conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., March 25, 2021.
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What did Chuck Schumer’s failed attack on the filibuster accomplish?
When the Senate majority leader pushed ahead with a doomed vote on the nuclear option — using a simple majority to set a precedent contrary to the Standing Rules of the Senate — he was mostly acting to placate progressive donors and activists.
About the Author
John McCormack is a former Washington correspondent for National Review and was a fellow at the National Review Institute.
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What did Chuck Schumer’s failed attack on the filibuster accomplish?
When the Senate majority leader pushed ahead with a doomed vote on the nuclear option — using a simple majority to set a precedent contrary to the Standing Rules of the Senate — he was mostly acting to placate progressive donors and activists.
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About the Author
John McCormack is a former Washington correspondent for National Review and was a fellow at the National Review Institute.
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