If this is the way Rep. John Shadegg makes a decision, perhaps
he isn't the right man for the House GOP leadership slot.
Mid-afternoon yesterday, Shadegg supporters were emailing
associates around town that their man had decided not to seek the
Republican leader position. A few hours later, upon further
consultation with advisers and members of the Republican caucus, he
indicated that should Reps. Roy Blunt or John Boehner not move
closer to wrapping up a win, he will enter the race.
At this point, his "I'm out, but I'm in" approach to political
gamesmanship is making him look indecisive and rather small.
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