New reports from the Washington Examiner have shined a light on Democrats’ plan to throw a potential wrench in the passing of the Republican healthcare bill. According to sources, Democrats are planning to launch a series of speeches which will last from Monday until midnight on Tuesday as a means of protesting the repeal and replacement of Affordable Healthcare Act, more commonly referred to as Obamacare. This course of action is exactly why there is so much gridlock in Washington D.C. and nothing meaningful gets accomplished. Instead of launching exhausting filibusters, Democrats need to grow up and actually work with Republicans to make progress. This could require both sides to compromise and engage in a practice known as give and take.
Politico affirms that Democratic senators are highly displeased with their Republican counterparts for failing to partake in committee hearings regarding healthcare. Instead of launching a meeting themselves, Democrats apparently believe that filibustering and further irritating Republicans senators will engender progress. The series of long speeches are being set up by Brian Schatz and Patty Murray. Nobody can stop Democrats should they choose to continue on this course of action, however, it will only increase the levels of tension, displeasure, and animosity. If people in Washington aspire to make any meaningful progress, at some point, they will have to sit down and actually work with others who do not necessarily align with their political values and beliefs.Filibustering is not going to make the cut.
