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Democrats won't filibuster Alito, but why not?
What is the point of having a tool that cannot be used for fear of losing it? If Democrats are scared of the nuclear option, they should not be. A good leader handles each battle as it comes. If the rule of filibuster is being attacked, then be prepared to defend the rule. I don't believe that the Republicans are willing to remove that rule. In any case, better to have a good loss, than not to fight.
I encourage each reader to make a phone call (emails do not work because senators don't give them weight) and ask for a "NO" vote on the confirmation of Alito and to use the filibuster if that is what it takes to stop his confirmation.