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In other words, the plan was no plan at all.

If that's your understanding of it, I can't help you further.

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If you don't see that Gartz and the others were in no position to “whip” 218 votes, then no one can help you

The leadership can distribute benefits and penalties in order to get the votes together.

Gaetz and company had nothing to offer, and having set an example of rebelliousness for the rest, they were in no position to “whip” anyone.