these kinds of debates and pieces of ledgislation for several years now, the more it s out there, the more opponents have time to gin up their opposition to make that opposition known to the senators who are already on the fence. so it s really unclear how it s going to affect it. i think the key thing for the senate republican leadership in white house is get the bill on the floor. once they get it on the floor which is no easy thing. they have to make sure they at least have 50 votes just to proceed, they feel they can we ll and deal. and don t forget ow close the republican/democratic margin. 52 republicans, 46 democrats, 46 plus 2 independents. you lose three, it s over. in a tough spot. lost two in susan collins and rand paul. that means everyone else has to stay onboard. no easy feat for mitch mcconnell. you know, you were talking with