John Boehner Sworn In As Speaker: The Twittersphere Reacts

Lawmakers officially tapped John Boehner to be Speaker of the House as the 112th Congress was sworn in today, and as expected, the Twittersphere responded with a flurry of opinions.

Not surprisingly, the majority of Tweeters mused about Boehner's tanned complexion and penchant for waterworks. In addition to the expected #Boehner and #Boehner trends, hashtags from #Weeperofthehouse to #Cryingman to #DukeofOrange made appearances. As our new leader sniffed back tears, even the likes of conservative blogger Michelle Malkin warned him to "Hold. It. Together."

Fans praised Boehner's unassuming, "un-pompous" speech, while critics slammed him for championing the people, suggesting he's more beholden to corporate interests than populist.

See our favorite reactions below, and be sure to vote for yours. Did we miss a great tweet? Let us know in the comments section.

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Damien Johnson

Like John Boehner already. Exciting day in America. http://ht.ly/3yTwb

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[rebelrebel]

09:58 PM on 01/06/2011

To the tune of the Beatles' "Cry Baby Cry"

Cry, Boehner, cry
Make your voters sad
You're old enough to know better
So cry, Boehner, cry

The Speaker of the House
Was in the Congress
Writing tax cuts for the rich
Cantor was in the next room
Nixing health care for the poor

Cry, Boehner, Cry
Make the voters retch
You're old to enough to know better
But cry, Boehner, Cry

Cantor was in the boardroom
Gathering millions for a fundraiser that day
Boehner was in the playroom
Taking health care from the kids who were in his way

Cry, Boehner, Cry
Make the voters retch
You're old to enough to know better
But cry, Boehner, Cry

...I could go on, but I think I'm running out of space...

[Eldar Hajibekov]

05:56 PM on 01/05/2011

I cried like a baby...

[wardropper]

05:23 PM on 01/05/2011

Not sworn in as Speaker,
Sworn at as Speaker.