John Boehner could walk down most American streets without turning a head.

NEW YORK - How worried are Democrats? V-E-R-Y. Let's take it from the top. President Obama spent Lab ...

A survey by Public Policy Polling suggests that only 28 percent of Ohioans favor the elevation of U.S. Rep. John Boehner to speaker of the House should the GOP regain control of the lower chamber in the November election. And the finding is being used by some to begin a push for someone other than Mr. Boehner to lead the conservative revival. Let the jockeying begin.

How worried are Democrats? V-E-R-Y.Let’s take it from the top.

John Boehner could walk down most American streets without turning a head. But the perpetually tanned, chain-smoking Ohioan might be the next House speaker and a huge force in national politics, trying to manage an increasingly libertarian-leaning Republican caucus while leading the opposition to President Barack Obama's policies. Barack Obama - John Boehner - United States - Republican - Speaker