GOP Pulls a Boehner.........

The Congressional Republican caucus selected John Boehner as House Majority Leader today. He was selected after two votes, the first of which eliminated John Shadegg and Jim Ryun. In the final vote, Boehner claimed nearly all of Shadegg and Ryun's votes for a comeback win over Roy Blunt of Missouri. The votes show a small rift in the GOP. About half want change, and the other half are still happy telling the Democrats to kiss their asses. Keeping Blunt would have signified keeping status quo - a poor choice for the GOP at this time. Their approval numbers are well below Democrats ( although both stink), and a face of change was needed. While Blunt may not be the actual problem, he does represent the old guard. My best wishes to Boehner!