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Ben Wikler: “It should be done on day one, the next time Democrats have a…”

Featuring: Ben Wikler, Democratic | Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin

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Ben Wikler With Bradley Whitford: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy

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… everyone has a fair shot in the economy, where people can afford childcare, where people can get the health care that they need, all that stuff requires changing the filibuster. It should be done on day one, the next time Democrats have a majority in the US Senate. and you. You don't want to throw away your shot. And this is the sequel to Hamilton, which is filibuster rhymes. That's right. Thanks, Amy. That's mine. There you go. (48:29–48:34)

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Asserts that abolishing the filibuster should be prioritized immediately if Democrats gain a Senate majority.

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