John Boehner's Olive Branch

Much credit has to be given to the Speaker of the House John Boehner who has made clear that he is ready to work with the President on solving the problems of this country, with " the fiscal cliff" fast approaching.

Mr. Boehner has been conciliatory on the issue of Obamacare and stating that " the election has shown that it is the law of the land." He also has stated that he can work with the President. It should also be noted that the President and the Speaker were microscopically close to a grand bargain 15 months ago before Mr. Boehner's tea party caucus revolted on him.

There is a great deal of distance to cover and Mr. Boehner's position is not a strong one, not with the extremes of his party willing to toss him overboard at the first sign of concession, but it is seems to be a sure thing that Boehner understands the moment he is in and is prepared to act as necessary to move this country forward.

Mr. Boehner, just as much as President Obama, deserves our credit and our good wishes.