they think it s a popular policy now. and times have changed. so i just don t think five, seven years ago, lots of campaign checks could have swayed these republicans on this issue if it hasn t changed. i hear you on that. a combination of things. chris, i have to give log cabin republicans a lot of credit here. they delivered on this issue. secondly at this time as a.b. is pointing out. money will that do the trick? did that push people over the edge. did that strategy work here? of course, money is going to play a role in politics? absolutely. is president obama going to evolve on gay mirnlg because he cares fundamentally about gay people so much? he goes to gay voters and make up a couple more withdraws from the atm. atm not right. atm is the word of the day. it s important to note that it s a powerful interest group.