Cruz warns of radical American transformation if Democrats kill filibuster
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Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, warned that if Democrats succeed in killing the filibuster, or even adjusting it to a 'talking filibuster' as has been mentioned, it will lead to a concentration of leftist power and a radical transformation of American governance.
At the present, the Senate is evenly divided 50-50 between Democrats and Republicans, with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking any ties -- essentially giving the former a majority. Two Independent senators, Angus King Jr. of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, caucus with the Democrats. However, it is Democratic Sens. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona and Joe Manchin III of West Virginia that have been leery about ending the filibuster rule, Cruz told "Fox News Primetime." He remarked that Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., probably has "thumb screws" in his office, illustrating the pressure Manchin is under to side with the rest of his caucus.More Related News