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As if! The GOP have literally done NOTHING legislatively since President Obama has been elected especially during his 2nd term. This is GREAT because finally the Senate can get some work done. The GOP strategy to block EVERYTHING will backfire far more than the change to the filibuster rule. It's so much fun watching the GOP beat each other up day after day after day...
All anyone has to do if you want to be objective is look at the amount of filibusters since Obama became President versus the rest of American history to know how the GOP have abused the rule and now, finally, there's an end to their destroy Obama at all costs tactic - at least for nominations. They will, of course, continue to oppose any legislation from the Democrats even if the majority of House members would pass the bill if put up for a vote, i.e. ENDA, Immigration Reform etc.
Excuse me. The obstructionism isn't all how I think you are thinking it is.
Senate sitting on 290 bills already passed by House; tension mounts | TheHill
As of earlier this year, Old Dirty Harry has obstructed 290 house bills, languishing on this desk because he doesn't like them.
When it comes to being bi-partisan, the house has a much better record.
Republican House Passing More Bipartisan Legislation Than Democratic Senate - PolicyMic
So who's the party of "No"? Who's really obstructing the business of the congress?