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Prepare for a Republican Sweep

Posted on September 30, 2014 by a1skeptic

For my friends, on the left, I just want to say, prepare for a Republican sweep this November. They’ll most likely take the Senate. And they’ll most likely take the Massachusetts Governorship. If you watched the debate last night, you … Continue reading →

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Why the Filibuster has to be Changed.

Posted on January 4, 2013 by a1skeptic

History of the Filibuster. The filibuster has a long and proud history in the United States Senate and, historically, is part of what once made the Senate the “greatest deliberative body in the world.” Most of us first got to … Continue reading →

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