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Senators like John Thun are now being scrutinized for their actions. Some analysts suggest Thun could either "dick around" to gauge public and political reaction or take a decisive stance by calling for an immediate vote. The consensus in the conversation suggests that if Thun were in a position of leadership, he might prefer to quickly move forward with voting—"taking the burden of the hand"—and clear the way for the President to proceed with release, assuming he has the green light.