WH Spox: Biden Prefers To Keep The Filibuster [VIDEO]

The Hill reports:

Communications director Kate Bedingfield told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” that Biden remains committed to winning Republican support even after no GOP lawmakers broke with their party in either chamber to vote for the $1.9 trillion relief bill.

“It is still his position [that the filibuster should be preserved],” Bedingfield said. “He wants to work with Republicans, to work with independents. He believes that, you know, we are stronger when we build a broad coalition of support.”

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White House communications director Kate Bedingfield says President Biden’s preference is not to end the filibuster: “He wants to work with Republicans, to work with independents. He believes that, you know, we are stronger when we build a broad coalition of support” #CNNSOTU pic.twitter.com/6O3Ew5p0aR

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