QUESTION ASKED: Will Mike Lee Blow Up Trump’s Convention?

One influential delegate in particular could swing the vote to secure a minority report. Sen. Mike Lee, who sits on the rules committee along with his wife, Sharon, has remained mum on his plans for the vote. But advocates for the conscience clause are optimistic that he will side with them.

The Utah lawmaker “is definitely there in mind, body and spirit,” said one Republican involved in discussions on unbinding delegates, and Lee could be a “deciding factor” if the vote is close by empowering others to follow his lead.

“What he gives people is permission,” the source said. If Lee were to vote in the affirmative, the source added, delegates would have more cover to vote the same without fear of retribution: “If a U.S. senator can do this, so can I.”

Hmm.