The Republicans just selected John "Tobacco Checks" Boehner as their Majority Leader. He is supposed to lead their efforts at reform. Forget that he spent $150,000 buying the loyalty of fellow Congressmen before the vote. Forget that he was responsible for coordinating relations with lobbyists for Republicans during his tenure as House Republican Conference chairman. This guy once actually handed out checks on the House floor for votes.
This must seem like a ridiculous joke. But it isn't. John Boehner...
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