Boehner blames troops for Iraq mess

This one wasn't a botched joke:

House Majority Leader John Boehner: Wolf, I understand that, but let's not blame what's happening in Iraq on Rumsfeld.

Wolf Blitzer: But he's in charge of the military.

House Majority Leader John Boehner: But the fact is the generals on the ground are in charge and he works closely with them and the president.

Yes, it's the generals' fault. Bush and Rummy? They're helpless victims in all of this! Woe is them! Why, if only Rummy was in charge of the Pentagon! And if only Bush was in charge of Rummy!

But look! Kerry botched a joke!