The Charlie Kirk Show Kill the Filibuster: Genius or Blunder?
Nov 7, 2025
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Filibuster’s Practical Effect On Legislation
- The filibuster requires 60 votes for cloture, limiting what a 50-seat majority can pass.
- Blake Neff argues removing it would let a unified majority pass sweeping reforms quickly.
Prioritize Bold Reforms If You Remove It
- If Republicans end the filibuster, prioritize major domestic reforms like immigration and deregulation first.
- Blake Neff recommends using the majority to fix immigration, reform colleges, and deregulate housing and infrastructure.
Filibuster Protects Senators, Not Always The Minority
- The filibuster often shields senators from taking tough votes they’d rather avoid.
- Blake Neff says removing it forces senators to cast clear up-or-down votes and reveals true positions.