Just weeks ago, they were measuring the drapes for their newfound majority, with more than a few spouting off about radical institution-crushing schemes like packing the Supreme Court. Their former leader, Harry Reid (perhaps the man most responsible for the deterioration of the Senate, not to mention the Trump-McConnell judicial confirmation pipeline, which continues apace), was dispensing advice:
Former Senate leader Harry Reid says if Democrats win the presidency and the Senate, Joe Biden should take “no more than three weeks” to test bipartisanship before ending the filibuster so Democrats can overcome what they call Republican obstruction and pass bills. The retired Nevada Democrat told The Associated Press in an interview that he understands Biden wants to work with Republicans, as the former vice president and Delaware senator has in the past. But Reid said there is just too much that needs to be done in the country for to wait around trying to reach agreements under the decades old-Senate practice of requiring 60 votes to advance legislation.
