Basically whichever party is the minority, they can use it to help their agenda. And whichever holds more power can’t move forward without opposition. It’s a stupid but valuable tool that keeps the minority group from being completely powerless to the majority whim.
Explain Like I am an Idiot. Why do republicans fear it so much? and Dems use it like a firery sword of justice?
Basically whichever party is the minority, they can use it to help their agenda. And whichever holds more power can’t move forward without opposition. It’s a stupid but valuable tool that keeps the minority group from being completely powerless to the majority whim.