Republicans in Revolt Over Filibuster Compromise

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Apparently Senate Republicans are none too happy with Tuesday’s filibuster compromise, and Mitch McConnell spent a tense caucus session yesterday pretending that he was just an innocent bystander in the whole thing:

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., got so frustrated with McConnell’s presentation of events, that he called “bullshit” loud enough for the room to hear, nearly a half-dozen sources said. The heated exchange underscored the “buyer’s remorse” among some Republicans, especially leaders, one senior Republican said on background.

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