Staff Reports
Kamala Harris is clearly aiming to shake the foundations of the Senate as she pushes for the elimination of the filibuster, all in the name of safeguarding the sacred rite of abortion. During a recent chat on Wisconsin Public Radio, she boldly proclaimed that the Senate should abolish the filibuster specifically to secure abortion rights and dismantle state-level pro-life laws. It seems that not even a procedural roadblock is impervious to a vice president willing to drive a semi-truck through it to ensure that every state’s restrictions on abortion are rendered moot.
The filibuster, a parliamentary procedure requiring 60 votes to advance legislation, has long served as a check against tyranny, helping preserve a balance of power in the Senate. However, according to Harris, it’s simply an obstacle when it comes to enshrining the right to abort the unborn—a position that has become a focal point of her campaign. With her sights set on restoring around 50 years of precedent established by Roe v. Wade, Harris seeks to make it clear that any dissent against her agenda will simply be steamrolled. While she skillfully dodges specific restrictions she would be okay with, indicating perhaps that the radical left doesn’t have the best interests of Americans at heart, her comments reveal the true scope of her resolve.
In a delightful twist of irony, Harris previously called for the filibuster’s demise for a completely different far-left ambition: the Green New Deal. One has to wonder if she and her compatriots have a bingo card for eliminating Senate procedures, with “environmentalism” and “abortion rights” proudly filling in the squares. Steve Daines of the NRSC has raised alarms that the Democrats have grand, radical plans that extend far beyond just abortion, including court-packing and making D.C. and Puerto Rico states, which would instantly add four Democrat senators to the mix.
The implications of tossing the filibuster into the trash are staggering. Daines warned that such a move would allow Democrats to push their agenda through with just a simple majority—51 votes. This would open the floodgates for a slew of legislation that could undermine the very freedoms Americans cherish, from gun rights to state-level election laws. It’s not just about baby-killing; it’s about a systematic power grab that would jeopardize federalism itself, making sure that voters across the country are left with no voice and no control over their elections.
Kamala Harris Demands End to Filibuster over Abortion, but Consequences Would Be Sweeping https://t.co/SAww22dbt4
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Daines further highlights a critical point: the only thing that has previously restrained the Democrats from pulling the trigger on the filibuster has been the existence of a couple of dissenting senators like Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin. With both announcing their departures, the Democrats are gearing up for a full-throttle push to obliterate the filibuster and march forward with their radical agenda. It’s a tactical play straight from the left’s playbook, and with Schiff eyeing a Senate seat in California, the Democrat strategy to steamroll their agenda looks poised to hit the ground running if they regain power.
In conclusion, the left’s assault on the filibuster reflects a desperate struggle to maintain control and execute their radical overhaul of American governance. It’s a precarious situation for those who cherish the balanced power structure that has been in place for centuries. The potential fallout from this initiative is unmistakable and only underscores the importance of ensuring conservative leadership to thwart such drastic disruptions to the foundational principles of government.
