Rep. John Boehner’s (R-Ohio) transition to Speaker is still in its infancy, but it has gone far smoother than many anticipated.
In the two weeks since the election, Boehner has attracted praise for vowing to fly commercial, advanced his effort to eradicate earmarks and avoided divisive leadership battles.
As Democrats bickered over who would fill their top-ranking positions, an anticipated showdown between Reps. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Pete Sessions (R-Texas) for majority whip never materialized.
Full Story: Boehner’s transition to House Speaker gets off to a smooth start – TheHill.com
