Stratton would 'absolutely support' abolishing filibuster in Senate

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) on Wednesday said she would “absolutely support” ending the filibuster in the Senate after winning the Democratic nomination to replace longtime Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). The filibuster allows unlimited debate and frequently requires a 60-vote majority vote, known as cloture, to end the delay, rather than a simple 51-vote [...]