Rep. Boehner Is A Little Late On The "Act Like Grownups" Lecture

Today The Hill reported that House Minority Leader John Boehner instructed his rank-and-file members to "behave like grown-ups" during a meeting in the Capitol.

The paper wrote:

House Minority Leader John Boehner told his conference to "behave like grown-ups" if the healthcare bill is passed by the House on Sunday.

The Ohio Republican made the warning at a quick closed-door meeting with fellow House GOP lawmakers at noon in the Capitol.

According to several lawmakers who attended the 15 minute meeting, Boehner said "we will behave like grown-ups," and not engage in taunting the vulnerable Democrats who support the controversial measure.

Republicans acting like adults would certainly be a welcome development, but Boehner's lecture has come a year late.  Over the past year, Republicans have engaged in petty, outlandish behavior that should be beneath members of Congress.

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