You are an advisor to the Speaker of the House of Representatives. He has asked you for help in crafting a strategy to ensure passage of a bill that will continue farm subsidies in their current form.

Assume the following:

Midterm election first term Republican president one year away.

The House is controlled by Republicans (222-213)

5 Republican members have stated their opposition to the bill

Member 1

First term rep who defeated an incumbent Democrat 51-49. Represents an industrial district.

Member 2

10 year house member won her district 60-40. Ideologically libertarian. Member of Rules Committee

Member 3

First term rep from Wyoming. Term limited Republican governor with 60 approval rating. Current committee assignments Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, Ethics

Member 4

2 term member. Heavy TEA Party activity in district. District votes Republican 65-35. Very light turnout in primary elections.

Member 5

20 year house member. Represents suburban area in agricultural state.

Based upon your knowledge of political science generally and American politics specifically, devise a plan to deliver the above members to the Speaker.