KQED Moyers Company January 21, 2013
22nd of january. Thats the day the United States senate could decide whether to return from the dead by reforming the filibuster and allowing democracy to work. Once upon a time, the filibuster enabled a clique of senators, or even just one, to prolong things by speaking. You had to hold the floor continuously by not shutting up until you drop. Thats what happened when mr. Smith went to washington. Mr. Smith is here to see democracys finest show of filibuster. Free speech in its most dramatic form. Well, im going to stay right here and fight for this lost cause. Even if this room gets filled w...