![]() It really was shepherded into existence by John C. It didn't come into existence until after all the Founding Fathers had passed away. JENTLESON: The filibuster did not exist when the Senate was first invented. In it, he traces the path of the filibuster through history. They happen out of sight.ĬORNISH: Jentleson has written a book called "Kill Switch" about the rise of the modern Senate. ![]() So filibusters today have been completely divorced from the idea of debate. Any senator can, simply by sending an email, impose a filibuster that doesn't just delay a bill, but raises the threshold from a simple majority for passage to a supermajority. The filibuster today is silent but deadly. ![]() Smith Goes To Washington." Author Adam Jentleson knows that because he worked on Capitol Hill as deputy chief of staff to the former Democratic majority leader Senator Harry Reid.ĪDAM JENTLESON: Gone are the days of the Jimmy Stewart speaking at length to try to block the powers that be from passing some egregious bill. They're right here.ĬORNISH: Well, a lot has changed since actor Jimmy Stewart made the filibuster the centerpiece of the 1939 film "Mr. Great principles don't get lost once they come to light. ![]() JAMES STEWART: (As Jefferson Smith) Because this country is bigger than you or me or anything else. When classic movie fans think of a filibuster on the U.S. ![]()
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