[LS]

I don't buy that. First, a whip must have power from the party. So far, we have not seen any kind of discipline coming from the party organization. Joe Cannon would have squashed those six.

Second, the very best whip cannot get everyone in line most of the time. Boehner has weaknesses, but I think he's doing an adequate job. What you need is real punishment coming from the GOP leadership, not more talk of "toleration" and "big tents."

[cbkaty]

What you need is real punishment coming from the GOP leadership, not more talk of "toleration" and "big tents."

Absolutely...a leader that is respected and feared.