[JSteff]

We put in Boehner and McConnell.

Reward politics is what gave us Bob Dole and John McCain. Look were those eventually got us.

Advancement by "political assassination" is what the Dems do and they always have strength in their leadership. The other thing they do is to join ranks and not give up anything to those out side their party.

[Fantasywriter]

You said it better than I ever could have. I will only add that no Dem walks around in fear of being hung out to flap in wind for saying something radically liberal. In fact, they can pretty much say anything they want, and the Dems will close ranks against criticism. Joe Barton had the guts to tell the truth, and Boehner practically broke both legs racing to denounce him. It’s just a damn crying shame.