Hastert left office in 2007. Why would Boehner want to do anything with that guy? If Boehner is going to show leadership, you don’t follow a past leader. Leadership 101.
It seems that Hastert wasn’t the traitor that Boehner is.
If you’re the Speaker and a majority of your caucus is opposed to a bill, would you bring it to the floor for a vote? I wouldn’t.
Yes leadership, leading conservatives right off the cliff.