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Ron Johnson: “The filibuster has prevented us from being a socialist…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

End filibuster? Sen. Ron Johnson would rather beat Dems "to the punch" | CUOMO

Published March 19, 2026 | Video Starts at 04:00

That's why the filibuster was important. How concerned are you and what is your position about what Republicans should do in terms of the filibuster? Well, I certainly understand The filibuster has prevented us from being a socialist nation for decades. So as a minority member of the minority, I definitely want that filibuster to block bad liberal, leftist legislation. The problem is, is that Democrats have shown us their hand. (04:00–04:04)

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Asserts that the filibuster has historically blocked socialist policies.

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