[Hoot Gibson]

I understand filibuster rules completely. I also know the longest filibuster in history is just over 24 hours. Let Dems filibuster until they are blue in the face. Senators are old, lazy and work short hours. Defeat filibuster if necessary. Threat of filibuster is just an excuse. Too many republicans are fine with open borders.

But the wall will be built despite horrible Congress by the guy you trash daily, the same guy that is our only hope.

The lack of 60 votes in favor of cloture the reason why the issue never reached the floor for a vote. McConnell and the Republicans have the power to force a vote by suspending the rule, which is exactly what Trump should have demanded in 2017. I remember a lot of talk about draining the swamp and taking on the establishment during the campaign. That talk came from the only guy who had a chance of making it happen after Republicans nominated him.

You concern for McConnell is touching, but he is one of the biggest alligators in the swamp.