Rim Shots
Proving that when you looking for new leadership while in trouble for corruption you should go with the guy who distributed checks from Big Tobacco to members on the floor of the House: Rep. John Boehner of Ohio is the new majority leader. Of course, being Republicans, they had to re-run the vote when they ended up with more ballots than voters at one point.
Speaking of rodents, the groundhog said six more weeks, which is interesting given the spotty nature of Winter so far.
Because he’s such an accommodating individual, the Culture Ghost takes requests, but he also locates oldies, but goodies. Go and enjoy.