An e-mail (AND IT’S NOT ABOUT FUNDRAISING):

Santorum is all over this: It was a terrible mistake for opponents to allow tonight’s vote such a dramatic buildup. We had no hope. What Democrat is going to deny his party even the opportunity for floor debate on such a historical piece of legislation? Wasn’t going to happen. I hope the hype will not feed despair on our side. I am very optimistic that much of the worst mischief will be stripped from this bill before final passage. In fact, it is entirely possible that there will be no final passage.