It is an objective fact that the Dems have enough members in both Houses of Congress to do pretty much anything they want, at least until 2022. If they don't do something, it will not be for the lack Democrats. It will be for one of the following two reasons (maybe others can find more than two):
- Unwillingness to modify or eliminate the filibuster, and/or
- Conservative/centrist members opposed to certain initiatives on ideological grounds, such as a minimum wage increase, immigration reform, infrastructure spending, etc
In either case, then, if a good Democratic agenda is not enacted, it will not be because the Repubs wouldn't work with them (we already know that). It'll be a conscious choice made by certain members--especially in the Senate. If you like the filibuster, I guess that's your right. Just own it and take the responsibility that you've chosen it over other possibilities.
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