But who will twist the arms?

One of the jobs of the assistant majority leaders at the Legislature is to twist arms in the caucus to enforce the leadership's positions. Who are they in the Senate? David Hann, Doug Magnus, Dave Senjem, and Dave Thompson.

You do see the problem here, don't you?

"I don't know what the outcome will be," said Assistant Senate Majority Leader David Thompson, R-Lakeville. "I have some concerns, certainly, but I am not sure what I am going to do yet."

I have made some fun of the Senate - especially - leadership but the followership ain't so hot either.

There could easily be more defectors in the list of assistants. David Hann is one name that comes readily to mind.