Democrat Sen. Richard Blumenthal Called Out on Filibuster Hypocrisy: ‘You’ve Used It Too’

‘You’re talking about being corrupt, but you’ve used it, too’

Jun 23, 2021 11:00 AM

By Grabien Staff

EXCERPT:

TAPPER: “Senator, haven’t you voted in favor of filibustering Republican legislation, not allowing them to even proceed to a discussion, an amendment process and debate on a bill?”

BLUMENTHAL: “We have used the 60-vote threshold a number of times.”

TAPPER: “But you’re talking about it being corrupt, but you’ve used it, too.”

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