First off, they're all lying to everyone. To threaten with imperfect information doesn't mean that it's harder to threaten, they just pick winners and losers o

First off, they're all lying to everyone. To threaten with imperfect information doesn't mean that it's harder to threaten, they just pick winners and losers on who they think is on their side. We're talking about legalized processes border-lining bribery in some cases. If they want money they'll do whatever they have to do to ensure it gets passed. I'm not sure who these mythical politicians are that behind closed doors say they'll vote for something, then don't vote for it on secret principles, especially if it means they won't get support.