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WSJ bursts MAGA bubble and warns Senate GOP against making a 'grave mistake'

The Wall Street Journal editorial board warns Senate Republicans against pursuing a talking filibuster as a workaround to a Democratic blockade.
The board says a talking filibuster is not feasible under current rules and would require unlikely, long-winded efforts from many senators.
Even with a talking filibuster, the group argues it would not guarantee the passage of the SAVE America Act or related measures.
The editorial contends that using a talking filibuster would turn into a prolonged GOP campout with limited strategic benefit.
The piece notes that the 60-vote rule historically curbs major legislative shifts by majority parties.
The editorial argues the talking filibuster would introduce more risk than reward for Republicans.
The WSJ board asserts that Democrats could amend legislation in many ways, potentially undermining GOP goals.
The editorial claims the current rules prevent a simple talking filibuster, making the concept a mirage.
Raw Story summarized the WSJ piece as a caution to Senate Republicans about procedural risk.

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