An advocate and I were discussing who should come to the “virtual” witness table with me.

The four of us would testify together – before questions are asked about the bill.

I wanted someone who is an expert on the issue my bill addresses.

I don’t want to be asked a question and have to respond by saying a witness who has yet to testify can answer that question better than I can.

Then I thought of another reason to have a witness “beside” me in the first group.

A lobbyist who frequently opposes my legislation had told me that one of his clients supported this bill.

Highlighting his support would be the equivalent of man bites dog.