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Missile strikes in syria trying to convince a skeptical audience that it's in america's national event. it shows the tough task ahead as the white house pushed to win over lawmakers kicks in to high gear. back in washington, the democratic med of the senate intelligence committee who also supports strikes admitted to getting an earful from his constituents. >> there's no question what's coming in is overwhelmingly negative. there's no question about that. but you see, then they don't know what i know. >> reporter: the white house is lobbying members on the phone and in classified briefings. na...