I have a recollection of a story that started to circulate about Boehner and his mistress around the time he became Speaker. It mysteriously evaporated and has not been mentioned again.
I think Boehner and the others have been blackmailed and have made the decision to put their lives above the good of the country.
I don't think you can even get into a high-position in government unless you are 'blackmailable'.
Gotta be some way to get da boyz to do the wrong thing all the time...