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Fetterman says he was ‘wrong’ on the filibuster, supports keeping it intact

Headline from The Center Square

(The Center Square) – During John Fetterman’s successful bid for U.S. Senate in 2022, he was a vocal critic of the upper chamber’s 60-vote threshold to advance legislation and called for the elimination of the filibuster.

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  1. The Center Square

    Fetterman says he was ‘wrong’ on the filibuster, supports keeping it intact (opens The Center Square)

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    (The Center Square) – During John Fetterman’s successful bid for U.S. Senate in 2022, he was a vocal critic of the upper chamber’s 60-vote threshold to advance legislation and called for the elimination of the filibuster.

  2. Washington Times

    Sen. Fetterman says he and other Democrats who called to end the filibuster were 'horribly wrong' (opens Washington Times)

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    Sen. John Fetterman announced in an op-ed Monday that he no longer supports ending the legislative filibuster, showing yet another break from the left-wing of the Democratic Party.

  3. Fox News

    Fetterman strongly supports the filibuster as Trump urges Senate Republicans to scrap it (opens Fox News)

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    Democratic Sen. John Fetterman supports the filibuster while President Donald Trump is pressuring Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster.

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    John Fetterman campaigned on ending the filibuster. Here’s why he changed his mind. (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The Pennsylvania Democrat campaigned on eliminating the filibuster in order to pass policies like abortion protections established under Roe v. Wade.

  5. Independent Journal Review

    Fetterman Explains Flip on Filibuster (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) once thought the filibuster was a bad idea. Now, his opinion has changed. Fetterman penned an opinion piece Monday in the Washington Post where he explained his reversal of position…

  6. The Brunswick News

    News briefs (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    John Fetterman campaigned on ending the filibuster. Here’s why he changed his mind WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, doubling down on a position that has already added to Democrats’ frustrations with him in recent months, offered a more detailed…

  7. Triblive

    Editorial: Fetterman, the filibuster and political math (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is siding with Democrats — at least this week.

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