Letters to the editor: Texas senators, end the filibuster
Austin American-Statesman
filibuster and do the work
My name is Betsy, and I live in Austin. I received my degree in Political Science, so I have a complete understanding of how our government is supposed to work. However, it’s not working; nothing is getting done.
Why? Because of the extreme partisanship in our legislative branch, specifically the U.S. Senate. Add the filibuster to that, and it’s pretty much impossible for any legislation to get passed.
I demand that Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn vote to end this nonsensical rule, and get to work doing the job that you were elected to do!