If reality fit that script, delegates here would be as doleful as they were facing certain defeat in 1996. The mood here is heady. Turns out that impeachment is not a killer issue after all. Polls show that more voters now support the House impeachment vote. I think there are people who respect that and are tired of Democrats who only do the politically beneficial thing.
Pols can buck the almighty polls and still survive.
Not that you should expect a lot of podium talk on The Big I. Savvy pols want to leave well enough alone, and will limit their digs to vague references to integrity and character. Rogan knew he could lose his job when he stood for his beliefs, but he probably never dreamed that if he loses, he'll be the lone impeachment casualty. I found that I had lost some Republicans at that time, but I made up for it by getting independent and Democratic voters. Polls indicate that he even has won back once-angry GOP voters. Party leaders did not punish King for his choice.