
AZ Rach AP ๐บ๐ธ
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AZ Rach AP ๐บ๐ธ
@Aprapl
Arizona - sweet tooth, common sense conservative. Freedom! #InGodWeTrust - tweets are my personal opinion.












How did we get to be $39 trillion in debt? The zombie filibusterโcoupled with a chronic unwillingness among senators to break through it by putting in the hard workโhas contributed to it substantially. For decades, this dynamic has been giving Senate Democrats way too much power when it comes to spending billsโeven when theyโre in the minority. Spending bills in the Senate routinely get to 60 votesโregardless of whoโs in the majority and who controls the House and the White Houseโwith votes coming from (1) basically every Senate Democrat and (2) a much smaller group of Republicans (predominantly members of the Appropriations Committee), in many cases just a few more than whatever it takes to achieve cloture. As a result, disagreements on spending bills tend to be resolved by simply spending moreโto give those voting for it what they need to vote for it. This is one of many reasons why Iโve been pushing so hard on the talking filibuster which, if fully utilized and given the time it needs to work, could help us pass the SAVE America Act. But the benefits wouldnโt end there, as they could help us avoid not only the kind of shutdown hell weโre now experiencing, but also rein in our debt and deficitโat least while Republicans are in charge. Share if youโd like to see the Senate use the talking filibusterโto fully fund DHS, to pass the SAVE America Act, to reduce spending, and otherwise!



















