blog posts Is it time to get rid of the filibuster in the US Senate? Apr 28, 2021 8:45 am by Phil CicioraExpert Viewpoints Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Although it’s been weakened over the years, the mere threat of a filibuster in the U.S. Senate still provides swing-vote senators with leverage, bargaining power and media attention, said U. of I. political science professor Gisela Sin. Share on Facebook Tweet Email