There is no way McConnell would have busted his butt & stuck his neck out 1 inch, if he didn't know he had the votes.
*Subject:* *Travel Pool Report 12*
AF1 landed at JBA at 11.12 pm local time.
No gaggle on flight.
POTUS deplaned at 11.21 pm.
He did not talk to reporters.
POTUS boarded Marine One, departed JBA at 11.28pm.
Back to In-Town Pool, good night.