The truth about filibusters

By GottaLaff

Ezra Klein has a terrific column up today that answered a lot of questions I had about filibustering. It's a must-read. Here is one excerpt:

Why don't the Democrats just break out the cots and let the Republicans filibuster?

There's a reason the Senate stopped doing this. Democrats are not going to want to sit around all day and be in the chamber listening to Republicans talk. They don't want to give up fundraisers. They don't want to give up trips. They'd have to give Republicans as much time as they wanted.

There is a whole lot more than that. Go here if you want an education.

H/t: 1kecko