[lee martell]

I really thought by now, there would be ‘tons’ of ambitious republicans wanting to take Boehner’s place and cement their name in history. Are they that afraid of Liberals calling them nasty names? That will happen regardless of what actions the gop takes or does not take. Something about that job under this administration that makes it a most thankless position, unless you are someone who enjoys a good and righteous fight with the opposition.

[Publius]

Machiavelli said that if you strike at the king, you must kill him. A failed attempt to remove Boehner would destroy careers, including some new and promising careers. It's too big a risk to take unless you're sure you have the political capital and the votes to do it.

Sam Rayburn once said, "You have to go along to get along." It's how the system works. If Boehner blows opportunities to advance the party's cause. then it will be time for dissatisfied congressmen to shoot for better leadership.

[skinkinthegrass]

it really seems plausible; the Washington Establishment Party, "the more things
change, the more they remain the same" mindset is forever..except if they can go
further to the dark-side..Marxism.

to put it bluntly, throw all of them (Establishments) out on their @$!
..we shall not be marginalized.