CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer fact-checked a former Republican strategist who frequently appears on the network during a discussion over the filibuster. The filibuster allows a minority of senators to block or delay legislation, even if it has majority support. The mechanism has drawn criticism from those who see it as a hindrance to passing important legislation. Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has called for ending the filibuster so lawmakers can push through her pledge to codify Roe v. Wade and guarantee women’s right to an abortion through legislation. Want more …