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Filibuster, A Filibuster is the term used for an extended debate in the Senate which has the effect of preventing a vote. Senate rules contain no motion to

Oct 26, 2008 Outside the glare of the presidential election, the two political parties have begun waging an unprecedented campaign to capture ??” or

Like his Congressional namesake, Filibuster attempts to influence the forum simply by holding the floor. His monotonous hectoring and prodigious output of

Jon Kyl, the second-ranking Republican in the U.S. Senate, warned president- elect Barack Obama that he would filibuster U.S. Supreme Court appointments if

Feb 25, 2003 The art of stalling: making a point by talking ??” and talking and talking. The past and present of this proud American tradition.

Dec 14, 2008 Via LP, Josh Marshall's argument on why Senate Dems need to protect the filibuster is just a touch underspecified:

Dec 3, 2008 thing is, it doesn't matter anymore. we don't have the filibuster, so i'm just as glad to keep a comedian out of office. my family is all

I think that the GOP should strongly consider a filibuster of a Automaker bailout. But it has to be handled with better public relations than the GOP has

Jun 27, 2008 Russ Feingold: Well, you know, on the domestic issues, the Democrats are doing pretty well, except for when we run into a filibuster.

Several prominent Democratic senators called for a filibuster of Samuel A. Alito Jr.'s Supreme Court nomination yesterday, exposing a deep divide in the

Jun 27, 2008 Russ Feingold: Well, you know, on the domestic issues, the Democrats are doing pretty well, except for when we run into a filibuster.

In the Senate, a filibuster is an attempt to extend debate on a proposal in order to delay or completely prevent a vote on its passage.

Hey Filibuster Fanatics,. We meant to let you all know??“no new show last night. .... Weekly Filibuster - November 2008. Need your politics fix?

Oct 24, 2008 Former President Clinton sends an email plea to Barack Obama supporters urging them to help Democrats win a filibuster-proof majority in the

Dec 1, 2008 In an article on the Georgia Senate run-off, The Washington Times reported Sen. Saxby Chambliss' suggestion that he would support

Jul 22, 2007 WASHINGTON ??” This year Senate Republicans are threatening filibusters to block more legislation than ever before, a pattern that's rooted in