Does Boehner Benefit from Breaking the Hastert Rule?

Years ago, I won a History Book of the Month Club contest by identifying some parliamentary lore from the 19th century House. Back then, filling one’s head with obscure congressional procedures was worth something. Today, with the “Hastert Rule” rolling off the tongues of Washington journalists and TV personalities alike, who needs congressional junkies? Political [...] View the full post at: Does Boehner Benefit from Breaking the Hastert Rule? Related posts: Breaking Down Nov-Dec Decline in Support for Health Care Reform The Rule of Law Kneels Before the Welfare State Short Selling Rule Might Expand Beyond 19 Major Financial Co’s