As for Boehner needing to leave his position as Speaker of the House, yes, that is necessary. It is not just that he has been ineffectual but he is attacking the dominant force in his own party. That is foolish and absolutely intolerable in a party leader. He stands to weaken fundraising and votes in one of the most favorable election seasons of this century. He is a danger to his own party and he is not alone. I occasionally try to figure out what these “leaders” are thinking and I can only suggest that they are driven by information from the DC media, demographic-based surveys (they measure inaccurate and unreliable independent variables, demographics, by the way), and consultants who have conflicts of interest. Those three sources together may seem compelling, until you get out past the edge of the city—then the world looks different.
As far as the Tea Party becoming more mature by recognizing that the shut down was a mistake, Morris is maligning the Tea Party. The Tea Party people did not shut down the government. Morris is supporting the leftist media narrative in stating so and thus weakening his position. That kind of thinking is a loser’s way of thinking. If the Dems can tout OWS in a favorable way and not feel a need to suggest that OWS members are getting more mature then sure as heck the R party need not criticize Tea Party people.
Of course, Tea Party people don’t need Morris’s approval.
Boehner and his colleagues are a serious threat to not only the R party but the nation’s government.
I know you are referring to Washington DC...but "the city" applies in many states...take a look at "red state/blue state" maps, county by county, district by district...and you'll know why Ohio voted to re-elect Obama (sickeningly)...and why national Representatives and Senators elect to "represent" their districts and states, and why the Tea Party and conservative voters are strong, but not yet enough of a majority.
Operative word: city