Boehner succeeded at tamping down the public splits among House Republicans -- at least for now -- and adjusted the expectations for his members . House speaker 's failed negotiations with Obama weakened him among his own caucus . Comment: Boehner still faces divisive fiscal fights between now and March . Other challenges await : Gun legislation and attracting women and minorities to GOP .
House speaker 's failed negotiations with Obama weakened him among his own caucus . Comment: Boehner still faces divisive fiscal fights between now and March . Other challenges await : Gun legislation and attracting women and minorities to GOP .