Three weeks ago when the new Congress convened, hopes were high that the Republicans could quickly pass some hot button issues forcing President Obama to use his veto pen. It hasn't quite worked out that way. Instead, both Speaker Boehner and Majority Leader McConnell have failed in their efforts to pass significant legislation. The latest: A milquetoast border security bill that was so weak it engendered a rebellion in the House. Boehner had to pull the bill to avoid an embarrassing defeat. On Monday, the Senate failed to pass a bill authorizing the Keystone pipeline - once thought to be a slam dunk. Also, an anti-abortion bill that would have banned abortions after 20 weeks was yanked off the floor when GOP congresswomen objected to a restrictive rape exemption. About the most charitable thing you can say about all this is that the Republican leadership is off to something of a slow start. Washington Examiner: There have been a couple of stumbles,”...(Read Full Post)