victory. it's a low bar for success, but underscores the challenge they have behind the scenes. the dynamics, you know them well. we talked about them for a couple months. medicaid senators who and others who are concerned about the medicaid program, reductions in spending over the period of time. senator ted cruz's freedom amendment which would allow for stripped down plans so long as an affordable care act is offered, while that is in there, not all conservatives are on board. senator rand paul is a no and mike lee is undecided. it was thought that would bring them on board. that hasn't been the case. i'm told leader mcconnell told leaders, stay quiet, come to us