Senator John Fetterman, who once vowed to eliminate the Senate filibuster, has reversed course—now calling it a vital shield against GOP extremism. With Fetterman’s pivot, Republicans face a major roadblock in pushing through Trump-backed policies like voter ID laws or mail-in voting bans, even as polls show divided public opinion. Once convinced Democrats were too lenient, Fetterman now warns that ditching the 60-vote threshold could silence minority voices and empower a more radical government. The filibuster remains a powerful check, preventing Republicans from easily enacting sweeping agendas with just a simple majority.
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