Frank's Musings

If the Democrats really believe that weakening the filibuster is central to preserving democracy, they should be willing to sacrifice a few more provisions of the BBB bill in return for the support of at least two Republican Senators for allowing some filibuster rules to be suspended in order to permit passage of the the voting rights bills.  They should also expect that the consequentially truer democracy ensures they will keep their Senate majority after the next election. The sacrificed BBB programs can be enacted during the following Congress.  

Similarly, if the compromising Republican Senators are convinced their party will be victorious even in a more equitable voting system, they can insist that the special suspension of the filibuster be subject to reversal after the 2024 election.  Of course, the Democrats must counter that the virtual filibuster can only be restored by a 60-vote majority vote.