They'll do some polling this week and see how the public takes this news.
Then, if they don't like the results, they'll offer a different direction.
But don't forget one thing: The 'Rats are privy to intel. They know what's out there, what could be coming. And the 'Rats know what'll happen to them if they materially aid and abet it. If that hasn't sunk in yet, by the time the newbies are sworn in it will.
They'll do some polling this week and see how the public takes this news.