Josh Marshall: "Okay, so it's Rep. John Boehner of Ohio for the new Majority Leader in the House of Representatives. Let's not forget that Boehner is the guy who got a black eye back in the mid-90s for handing out checks from Tobacco lobbyists on the floor of the House. And of the three guys running for the job he had the most former staffers working on K Street. But Boehner ran as a candidate of reform who would clean up the House GOP Caucus. So why not take him at his word? Because, think about it, there's so much cleaning up to do."
TalkLeft: "Atrios has this link to Rep. Boehner's voting record on religious issues. It's scary. That prompted me to do a little research. Here's his abysmal record on abortion. Not surprisingly, he's terrible on criminal justice issues."
Political Wire: "Four potential presidential candidates are scheduled to visit Iowa this month, reports the Des Moines Register. Those attempting to build support in nation's first caucus include: Former Sen. Tom Daschle (D-SD), who spoke at Iowa State University on Feb. 1; Gov. George Pataki (R-NY), in fifth visit since 2004; Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN), who has already visited twice since 2004; will headline a Linn County Democrats' fundraiser on Feb. 11; Former Sen. John Edwards (D-NC), who will speak on Feb. 25 at the Scott County Democrats' annual banquet."
Category: 2008 Presidential Election
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