A filibuster in the Senate ended Wednesday after nearly thirteen hours. During this time, Senator Kaine Dill Kelly (D-MN) took to the podium and read aloud from the latest draft of the novel he had been working on, Anger Without a Home.
“This is a clear abuse of the filibuster,” said Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY). “The bill he’s obstructing is a commonsense healthcare measure that would easily pass if allowed to proceed to a vote. That being said, the characters in his story are rich in personality. By the end of chapter three I was really rooting for them.”
“This is a clear abuse of the filibuster,” said Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY). “The bill he’s obstructing is a commonsense healthcare measure that would easily pass if allowed to proceed to a vote. That being said, the characters in his story are rich in personality. By the end of chapter three I was really rooting for them.”
The entirety of the filibuster, clocking in at 12 hours and 48 minutes, was spent working through Kelly’s 300-page manuscript. The anger over the delay of the bill gradually faded to simmering resentment and then turned over to quiet fascination as he spun his tale.
“This bill, supported by a majority of Americans, deserves the chance to proceed to a vote,” said Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT). “We have a responsibility to those who would benefit most from this bill, specifically people in poverty and minorities. These themes of nonviolence and compassion are also present in Senator Kelly’s gripping novel. It does a great job calling attention to the plight of inner city youth. I plan to purchase a copy once it’s published.”
Not all were upset with the filibuster. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) appeared relieved when Kelly took the stand and set up an easel displaying quotes and concept art.
“Kelly really saved me on this one,” Senator Cruz later admitted. “I had planned to filibuster this bill myself, but honestly, I didn’t have any material prepared. I couldn’t even find a phone book to read from. Also, I have to say that despite my objections to the content of his novel, the emotional appeal has much improved since he read us an earlier draft last time he filibustered.”
“This bill, supported by a majority of Americans, deserves the chance to proceed to a vote,” said Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT). “We have a responsibility to those who would benefit most from this bill, specifically people in poverty and minorities. These themes of nonviolence and compassion are also present in Senator Kelly’s gripping novel. It does a great job calling attention to the plight of inner city youth. I plan to purchase a copy once it’s published.”
Not all were upset with the filibuster. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) appeared relieved when Kelly took the stand and set up an easel displaying quotes and concept art.
“Kelly really saved me on this one,” Senator Cruz later admitted. “I had planned to filibuster this bill myself, but honestly, I didn’t have any material prepared. I couldn’t even find a phone book to read from. Also, I have to say that despite my objections to the content of his novel, the emotional appeal has much improved since he read us an earlier draft last time he filibustered.”