What do you say to Republicans who argue that the blue team is going to end the filibuster whenever they return to power so now is the right time to blow it up so that Republicans get the benefits? Well, quite simply, We don't have the votes to do this [eliminate the filibuster]. so we don't need to, I think, move forward with an internal fight as to whether to eliminate the filibuster. Personally, I think it preserves the rights of the minority. (03:39–03:41)
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Asserts that there are not enough votes to eliminate the filibuster.
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