McConnell Warns Democrats Could Eliminate Filibuster to Pass Abortion Rights Legislation

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has warned that Democrats may eliminate the Senate filibuster if they gain control of Congress and the White House in the upcoming election, allowing them to pass abortion rights legislation. McConnell condemned the idea, calling it “short-sighted radicalism” and a move that would harm future governance.

His comments followed Vice President Kamala Harris’ statement supporting the removal of the filibuster to protect reproductive rights, arguing it’s necessary to restore protections for abortion access with a simple majority vote.

Some Democrats see the filibuster as an outdated obstacle to progress. Rep. Sydney Kamlager, D-Calif., described it as a “relic of the past” that impedes action. Democrats previously weakened the filibuster for presidential nominees in 2013, and Republicans removed it for Supreme Court justices in 2017.

However, moderates like Sen. Joe Manchin and former Republican Governor Larry Hogan have voiced opposition to eliminating the filibuster. Hogan argued that it fosters bipartisan cooperation, warning that its removal could backfire on Democrats if Republicans regain control in the future.