[corbe]

Portman’s thinking election 2016, obviously.

[Pontiac]

Possibly he is hoping to get conservatives support his reelection and to do volunteer work in his campaign.

But I don't see that as a likely scenario. I don't see Portman chancing alienation of the Senate Majority Leader before committee assignments are announced in exchange for a few volunteers at election time.

[Paladin2]

Thune too........