Democrats have everything to lose if they abolish the filibuster

As the 2024 elections approach, Democratic senators and Senate candidates from across the ideological spectrum have called for the abolition of the filibuster. They believe that many of the proposals they care about most have no chance of getting the 60 votes they would need to overcome a Republican filibuster. 

When it comes to some issues, like creating a national right to abortion, they are probably right. But Democrats should not abolish the filibuster. It would harm their own political and policy interests.