As I understand it, the filibuster is a tool that helps to ensure that only mainstream nominees are confirmed. Without this mechanism in place, one party can run rough-shod over the other. I think it should remain in place.
The republicans have forgotten how they used it to thwart Clinton nominations.
What the republicans don't seem to realize is that they will not be in power forever. They apparantly don't have the foresight to understand the implications of the nuclear decision, when it will be used against them.
In other words, "President Hillary Clinton congratulates Chief Justice Jesse Jackson on his confirmation to the Supreme Court.
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