i wouldn't be a bit surprised if the boehner wanted to deliver to the prez a gun bill that he'd be delighted to sign. not enough, mind you, but in the right direction is what he'd tell his public supporters.

the republicans might as well continue as demo-lites. it's worked so well for them so far.

the house needs to clean house. and then the fire needs to move to the senate, and allow the house-cleaning to progress there as well.

it's a political catharsis that this country and it's economy needs.