Re: Speaking Filibuster: How long do you think they could hold the floor??? [View all]

If I understand correctly, with a speaking filibuster if each opponent of the bill speaks for at least 12 hours, that only gets you 40-50 days or so (Thune can recess instead of adjourning to keep the same legislative day, and a Senator can only speak twice on the same "day." )

Does that sound about right? Or are there factors or rules I'm missing?

If Thune does comply with the felon's demand and forces a speaking filibuster, the felon may regret it as the filibuster generates daily news with best bits going viral and endless speculation on how long they can go -- with highly motivated and fit Senators vying to break Booker's record.