Be careful what you wish for, progressive filibuster reform advocates. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) says the proposed changes to the filibuster pushed by Democrats like Sen. Tom Udall (NM) would make it possible for a legislative “freight train” to run unfettered through the Senate — one that Democrats facing a tough election in 2012 may not like.
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