[tnlibertarian]

Wasn't this guy Frost the [portrayed by the media as conservative] RAT running against Pelosi for Minority Leader?

No, that was Harold Ford, Jr. of Tennessee.

[JohnnyZ]

I believe Frost was mentioned as a possible opponent for Pelosi/MiniLeader at first, but then said he wouldn't run, and at that point Ford jumped in.

He was definitely talked up for the fundraising whatever office, but declined interest in that, and Pelosi picked Rep. Matsui instead of Bill Jefferson, who the AACaucus wanted.