New polling data shows overwhelming support for weakening the filibuster in the Senate.
Thousands of voters in 10 red, blue and purple states expressed disappointment with gridlock in the Senate and signaled strong support for the key pieces of Democrats’ proposal to change the rules to eliminate silent filibusters and instead require obstructing senators to occupy the floor and speak.The poll was conducted for the pro-reform coalition Fix The Senate Now by the Democratic-affiliated firm Public Policy Polling. It’s based on surveys with 5,566 registered voters across party lines in Arkansas, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Rhode Island, and Vermont from Dec. 10-11.
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