I think Boehner has reached the acceptance stage. He knows there's no painless way out for him so he has resigned himself to the fact that this is his last term. The relief that the pain will soon be over is what brings the smile.
I think he has no intention to leave. I believe the knowledge that he could have a stiff drink after caving is why he was smiling.
16 posted on 10/16/2013 10:27:34 AM PDT by The_Media_never_lie
(Actually, they lie when it suits them! The crooked MS media must be defeated any way it can be done!)
