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According to McConnell, Manchin had given him a "guarantee" that the filibuster will remain in place. And Sinema, who personally spoke to McConnell, said that she is "not open to changing her mind."
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McConnell criticized Schumer for allowing the Democratic caucus to entertain the idea of reforming the filibuster rule.
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"Rather than rely on the Democratic leader, I took the discussion directly to his members," the Kentucky Republican bragged. "Basic arithmetic now ensures that there are not enough votes to break the rule."
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McConnell went on to defend his own decision to eliminate the filibuster rule on judicial nominations, calling it a "longstanding norm."
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"Legislation is very different," he insisted.
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McConnell argued that he had "endured many tweets" from President Donald Trump pressing him to end the filibuster rule.
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"Taking that plunge would not be a progressive's dream. It would be a nightmare. I guarantee it," he concluded.
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Watch the video below from C-SPAN.
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