Oh my.
WaPo says they're "agitating", "grumbling", and speaking anonymously. They're saying Denny is in "jeopardy" win or lose.
said a Republican lobbyist with close ties to House GOP leaders. "I don't think he can stand for speaker, not the way things are going."
Maybe a nice poll would make them feel better.
A recent anonymous poll of GOP insiders in National Journal magazine, closely read by Washington leaders, contained discouraging results for both Boehner and Hastert. The poll of 70 GOP activists, strategists and lobbyists found only 14 percent supporting Hastert returning as speaker and just 26 percent preferring Boehner.
more...
There are "signs of restiveness".
Interviews with current and former congressional aides, GOP lobbyists and strategists reveal surprisingly widespread discontent with Hastert, suggesting a demoralizing election could cement calls within GOP ranks for new leadership.
And a realization...
It's taken as a given that, after eight years as speaker, Hastert has no desire to be minority leader if Republicans lose the House.
I'm not one to be overly optimistic, but I sense they're prepping for a loss. Maybe Karl needs to tutor them in THE Math.