The filibuster is expected to go through the night, against fast-tracked nominees by the Trump Administration. Booker’s protest appears to be in response to a recent wave of Republican nominees being fast-tracked through the confirmation process, many of whom are aligned with Trump’s second-term agenda and Elon Musk’s increasingly influential role in federal advisory circles.

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    3 months ago

    Is this just a gimmick, or is it actually useful? Seems like starting a filibuster at this time of day won’t mean much unless republicans were planning on voting this late.

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      3 months ago

      both. as he said its “good trouble”. unlikely to change course, but really useful to show other dems that a backbone is useful and people will support you.

      also good info being passed out to anyone that will listen.