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Thune: Senate Lacks Votes to Force SAVE America Act Talking Filibuster

Is refusing the talking filibuster a cowardly surrender or a smart strategy that avoids strengthening Democrats?

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Thune: Senate Lacks Votes to Force SAVE America Act Talking Filibuster

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Above: Sen. John Thune on March 3. Image credit: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg/Getty Images

The Spin

Narrative A

Thune is surrendering to Democratic obstruction despite holding a Republican majority. This establishment playbook prioritizes Senate decorum over delivering election integrity that Americans desperately need. Republican leaders with actual backbone wouldn't ask for victory guarantees or worry about weekend work schedules when fundamental American priorities hang in the balance.

Cleta Mitchell on X

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Narrative B

Thune is right to avoid the talking filibuster strategy, and it's great to see democracy being preserved. Proponents of it fundamentally misunderstand Senate procedure and how it would hand Democrats endless political opportunities rather than corner them. Republicans should focus on practical legislation that helps Americans rather than drumming up this drama that empowers the opposition.

Sara McGee on X National Review