The Republicans are really worried about the dramatic turn to the right and the President isn't looking reassured.
At the White House, a stunned President Obama expressed hope for bipartisan progress as turmoil among Republicans ended Representative John A. Boehner’s speakership. ...His resignation is likely to herald an even more combative stretch in the nation’s capital, emboldening conservatives to defy Mr. Obama on looming decisions regarding spending, debt and taxes. ...NYT
And this:
Uncompromising conservatives on and off Capitol Hill are demanding the elevation of one of their own to confront the president at every turn. ...NYT
Having failed to do anything positive for their country, the tea partyers are reduced to being spoilers.
