Should The Speaker-To-Be Get On The Wagon?

Some people seem to think so.  It's difficult to say whether Boehner having a drinking problem would be good or bad news for the rest of us.  It may diminish the effectiveness of his leadership, and lead to a Democratic resurgence.  But it could also permit the passage of a lot of truly terrible legislation.  Ultimately, for his sake and everyone else's, let's hope he stays dry for at least the next two years.