Ending filibuster opens ‘Pandora’s box’ on government weaponization: Joe Concha

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The Washington Examiner’s Joe Concha is wary of President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the Senate filibuster, saying Sunday it’s there “for a reason.”

Trump is calling for Senate Republicans to “TERMINATE” the 60-vote filibuster in the Senate, though many of these senators do not share his enthusiasm. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has argued that the votes aren’t there for its abolishment, and only 10 senators are open to changes on the filibuster.

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