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On the recordDecember 14, 2010
The problem is, the majority doesn't rule in the Senate. The Senate is supposed to be deliberative and slow and difficult.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala discusses the challenges of passing legislation in the Senate due to the filibuster and the need for a majority.

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