[dowcaet]

These article only proves the sad fact that even so many so-called conservatives are political cowards too.

[Carry_Okie]

These article only proves the sad fact that even so many so-called conservatives are political cowards too.

They do have a job to do for their constituents, for which committee assignments and treatment of their bills as powers of the Speaker become important.

[Nextrush]

95 percent of Republican elected officials either fake conservatism or repudiate it.

Because of the increased Republican majority in the House, 20 plus Republicans will be able to look good, oppose Boehner and he will still be elected Speaker by a 218 or more vote majority.

[Sam Gamgee]

Seems to me that all of the built up traditions of the House were never the intent of the founders. I think they envisioned a body of equals working toward the betterment of the nation, not a boys club held together by promises, penalties, coercion.