filibuster – California Globe

Save America: It’s Time to Nuke the Filibuster

November 8, 2025 9:31 amNovember 10, 2025 6:22 am

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats have used the filibuster to block the House-passed bipartisan spending bill 14 times. How is the Democrat Senate minority able to impose this kind of legislative gridlock over the majority Senate Republicans?...

OPINION: Schiff the Dangerous Demagogue

February 21, 2024 7:00 amFebruary 21, 2024 7:00 am

Adam Schiff’s political career has been that of a relentless opportunist demagogue with a mindless disregard of the of the potential consequences. That was well illustrated during the first California US Senate debate, held January 22nd hosted by Fox 11...

Coalition of Progressive Groups Call on Senator Feinstein to Either Help Stop GOP Filibuster or Resign

November 23, 2021 3:49 pmNovember 24, 2021 6:19 am

A coalition of 69 Progressive groups, including multiple Indivisible and Swing Left chapters, called on Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) in a letter on Tuesday, to either swiftly pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement...

Sen. Alex Padilla Complains Dakotas Have as Many U.S. Senators as California

April 12, 2021 8:19 am

California’s former Secretary of State Alex Padilla, was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom to fill the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Kamala Harris, following her election as Vice President of the United States. Padilla is no stranger to elected...