Adam Jentleson
Former deputy chief of staff to Senator Harry Reid, author of Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy. He argues for eliminating the Senate filibuster.
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Jan 16, 2022 • 53min
Lawfare Archive: Adam Jentleson and Molly Reynolds on Getting Rid of the Senate Filibuster
From August 14, 2020: On July 30, former President Barack Obama, speaking at the funeral of Congressman John Lewis, threw his weight behind ending the Senate filibuster if necessary to pursue a voting rights agenda. His comments brought to the forefront a debate that has been simmering for years within the Democratic party. Margaret Taylor spoke with Adam Jentleson, who served as deputy chief of staff to Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid during the Obama administration, and Brookings senior fellow Molly Reynolds, about the history of the filibuster, how it actually works and what the consequences could be if a Democratic-controlled Senate actually got rid of it.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2021 • 15min
'We Have To Stop Rewarding Obstruction:' Will Democrats Nuke The Filibuster?
Adam Jentleson, former deputy chief of staff to Senator Harry Reid and author of *Kill Switch*, unpacks the filibuster's transformation into a tool of obstruction rather than debate. He argues for its elimination, believing that it would allow Democrats to pass crucial legislation with a simple majority. Jentleson highlights the historical use of the filibuster to stymie civil rights and emphasizes its detrimental impact on legislative effectiveness amid increasing partisan polarization. His insights illuminate the urgent need for change in the current political landscape.
