Best Year in Washington
As 2013 draws to a close, there plenty of year end lists and accolades, and much of the Beltway media decided quite a while ago that President Obama had the "worst year in Washington,[url=http://www.masterclass-detailing.co.uk/category/ralph-lauren-polo-outlet/]Ralph Lauren Polo Outlet[/url]," my arguments to the contrary notwithstanding.
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John Boehner spent 2013 methodically transforming himself from prey to predator, a Machiavellian makeover that belies the underrated political savvy of Washington favorite punching bag. [ not only endured the January uprising, but has earned the respect of those members who organized it. As a result, the conference is more unified than at any point in recent memory, and Boehner standing has never been stronger.
That one, extraordinarily generous way to look at it.
But my take on Boehner year is a little different. Taking stock of the last 12 months, we see a beleaguered House Speaker with no legislative accomplishments at all. And really, that just the tip of the iceberg.
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The National Journal piece, written by Tim Alberta, emphasizes that Boehner ended the year on stronger footing, passing a budget compromise and thumbing his nose at right wing groups. On this, Alberta raises an entirely fair point and if one wants to argue that the Speaker may be positioned for an improved 2014, there ample evidence to support the thesis.
But Boehner had an awful 2013, burdened by weakness, incompetence, and poor judgment. He accomplished nothing and solidified his reputation as the most inept Speaker of his generation. If he had DC best year, Washington is in worse shape than widely understood.

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