Earlier today, Charles Schumer and

Earlier today, Charles Schumer and other Democratic Senators announced that they would filibuster to prevent Charles Pickering from being appointed to the 5th Circuit. I’d prefer he get confirmed, of course, but the filibuster alternative isn’t all bad. I think that whoever filibusters conveys a horrible impression with the public.

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