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CNN's Scott Jennings recently took a moment to comment on the political dynamics surrounding the filibuster, specifically targeting Chuck Schumer and the Democrats. Following the passage of a continuing resolution, Jennings made remarks that were perceived as sarcastic about Schumer's role in overcoming what he termed a "racist Jim Crow era" filibuster.

Jennings said, "Well, because, first of all, I just want to say I’m grateful for Chuck Schumer today. He helped defeat a racist Jim Crow filibuster in the Senate and to stand up against the racist Jim Crow filibuster tactics, was a moment of pure courage. And I just think he should be lauded by anybody in any party for — that’s number one."

Jake Tapper intervened during Jennings' commentary to clarify the context for viewers. Tapper explained, "That’s a deep cut… Let me just explain for the people at home, when there was a Democratic push against the filibuster, people in the Democratic Party were saying it was a racist era — Jim Crow era tactic, the filibuster."

Jennings continued his remarks by acknowledging Schumer's efforts with former President Donald Trump to prevent potential layoffs of veterans within federal government positions. He stated, "And not only that, but he saved us from the Democrats in the House laying off every single veteran in the federal government. Chuck Schumer working with Donald Trump saved us from that."

The exchange highlighted differing views on political strategies and historical interpretations related to legislative procedures like the filibuster.