Last Look: The undemocratic history of the filibuster

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Published on March 21, 2021 - Duration: 04:53s

Last Look: The undemocratic history of the filibuster

Fareed takes a look at how the Senate stalling manoeuvre was born, how it was used in the past and why it is emblematic of minority rule in today’s Senate.


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