*Timeline of Filibuster Helps Explain Why So Many Say It Now Needs to Go.*

For decades, the filibuster has been extremely convenient for right-wing forces to block legislation to reduce racism.

If Republicans succeed in imposing minority rule, the remaining Senate Democrats might find it useful — but the Republicans would surely eliminate it immediately if it got in their way. Most Republicans believe victory overrides any and all principles; the few who do not, don't have any principles against imposed minority rule.