Speaker John Boehner is considering the postponement of GOP leadership elections for majority leader and whip, according to a report that appeared in Politico over the weekend. The election for speaker of the House will be held as planned during the leadership elections, scheduled for Thursday's party conference. The Hill: Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.) circulated a letter to House colleagues requesting a stay on the second- and third-ranking elections, Politico reported, which would make the Speaker election the only vote on the agenda for Thursday’s meeting. Boehner has reportedly not yet agreed to postpone the elections, but said he would consult with GOP leadership on Monday and Tuesday. “All leadership elections remain on Thursday,” Kevin Smith, a spokesman for the Speaker, told Politico. Republicans are also considering adopting new party rules that would force candidates to resign from their chairmanships and leadership positions before...(Read Full Post)