Quote Originally Posted by Clint45 View Post
Their minds are made up already, and I doubt very much if they can be persuaded to change their minds by anything anyone has to say . . . I doubt if they'll even be paying attention. Take note of who nods off and who fiddles on their phone the whole time.
I think it should be assumed that it will pass committee. That's not the point, you're not going to derail it there. You're giving the Senators that flipped over backing, and the Republicans that are going to fight for you ammo, you are making an organized protest. Being counted and heard sets the tone for the floor, where the real fight is.

Do not be discouraged when this passes committee. This just sets the stage and the tone.