[Publius Maximus]

If I were Boehner, I'd say,

"Sorry, we've given up on the lecture sit-ins. We're just going to move forward with solutions as we see them. The President is welcome to lead from behind on this, too, if he wants."

[DrDude]

I think this is the first time the Reps. are showing a spine, in a long time. You are correct. They don’t have to talk with osama/obama nor do they need his input. The MSM is trying to get out ahead of this collapse but they are finally having a meltdown, also. They can make all the excuses they want. osama/obama can’t crack this one if Boehner & Co. “DO NOTHING”.