[jjotto]

To be clear, it doesn’t mean Boehner lacks have a majority in the GOP House caucus. It means there are enough votes to deny him the Speakership in a whole House vote without Boehner having to deal for Democrat support.

Likely the eventual Speaker would still be a RINO, but it would not be Boehner.

[Fungi]

Raw political power understands nothing except a no vote, lack of money, and constant pressure by any means possible. Bonehead is a prime candidate for all of these measures.