The Democrats’ Last Best Shot to Kill the Filibuster

Ronald Brownstein, the author of this piece for The Atlantic, argues his belief that Senate Democrats must abolish the filibuster to ensure their legislative agenda can pass. He suggests that the filibuster’s demise is inevitable, so Democrats should get rid of it while they are in power.

Discussion Questions

Do you agree with Brownstein’s characterization that the Senate will eventually abolish the filibuster? Why or why not?