Harry Reid’s filibuster rage

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I'm fine with the filibuster, but let's have a real filibuster!  Let's get back to the days of this:

You couldn't pull it off with C-SPAN and news networks, the backlash would be overwhelming.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I don't think a backlash would occur. In fact, if someone is so willing to hold the floor for days on end, they may be seen as a hero. Of course, it depends on whats being filibustered.

Once, yes.  But Reid has had to file 84 cloture petitions; after a few true filibusters, on issues of little importance, the public would get angry; quite angry.