BY JOE CONASON With their loud voices and antic style, the “tea party” activists may lead voters to expect something new and different if the Republican Party returns to power. But observing the man who would wield that power if his party wins a midterm majority should swiftly dispel that illusion. There is nothing fresh or surprising about Rep. John Boehner, R-OH, the would-be speaker, a figure so closely associated with corporate special interests that […]
Will Big Tobacco’s Former Bag-Man Really Be Next Speaker?
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