Q: The Democratic Social gathering thought it might take again the Senate this yr, and there’s nonetheless an opportunity that possibly that may oc
Q: The Democratic Social gathering thought it might take again the Senate this yr, and there’s nonetheless an opportunity that possibly that may occur in case you get each of the seats in Georgia. However as a way to cross main laws, you would need to both get some Republican assist or kill the filibuster. You’ve lengthy opposed killing the filibuster. Why is that?
A: I can guarantee you I cannot vote to finish the filibuster, as a result of that might break the Senate. We’ve harmed the Senate sufficient with the nuclear possibility on the judges. We’re making lifetime appointments primarily based on a easy majority. The minority ought to have enter — that’s the entire objective for the Senate. Should you mainly eliminate the filibuster altogether for laws, you received’t have the Senate. You’re a glorified Home. And I cannot do this.
Q: So there’s no concern the place you’ll agree to finish the filibuster? Let’s say there’s a badly wanted new coronavirus stimulus package deal, and the Republicans received’t make a deal.
A: No. If we are able to’t come collectively to assist America, God assist us. Should you’ve received to explode the Senate to do the proper factor, then we’ve received the improper individuals within the Senate, or we’ve those that received’t discuss to one another. You realize, I’ve all the time stated this: Chuck Schumer, together with his persona, he’ll discuss to anyone and all people. You’ll be able to work with Chuck. Chuck goes to strive the whole lot he can do to attempt to have interaction with Mitch once more.
Q: Are there every other points the place you’ll draw a line within the sand and stand as much as different members of your social gathering?
A: I’ve carried out that. I used to be that one vote for Brett Kavanaugh. I assumed there needed to be proof, and I by no means noticed proof. The nation was in a feeding frenzy. And there was no Democrat that was going to buck that. I stated, ‘I’m not going to break an individual’s life as a result of there’s no proof.’
And wouldn’t or not it’s so befitting if he votes to uphold the Inexpensive Care Act? God, oh my. Redemption! Is there redemption right here? He and I had an extended dialog, and I mainly stated, ‘I’m pleading with you and your interior conscience, each time this comes earlier than you, I need you to consider 800,000 West Virginians who couldn’t get insurance coverage earlier than due to a pre-existing situation. I need you to consider 160,000 West Virginians that had been so poor, that they had nothing.’