I do not think that temporary appointments, whether for 3 months, 6 months, or in some cases, for up to 2½ years, is the right way to fill seats in a body that since the 17th Amendment has been elected by the people.
Feingold argues against temporary Senate appointments, emphasizing the importance of elected representation.
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I believe a public pressure will cause a reform or changing the filibuster at a minimum to make sure that a new voting rights bill will get through.
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