Well, I guess there are two of us on this thread. I agree with Lazlo; Boehner has been ineffective and a pushover for the left.
I can't help wondering why the 'Pubbies are unable to get a Speaker who is as ruthless and iron-fisted as the Dems? Pelousy and tiny tommy daschle, among others, were no pushovers. All the 'Pubbies bring to the Speaker's position are Milqtoasts afraid of their own shadow!! We NEED some fighters (Chuck Norris comes to mind, but he isn't running - unfortunately)!!
Once upon a time, we had a strong speaker. His name was Newt, and look what happened to him.