The Speaker of the House was missing at the State Dinner.

John Boehner had a "scheduling" conflict and could not be at the White House last night for a State Dinner honoring the President of China, Hu Jintao. Boehner is third in line to be President of the United States, and holds a position that has often wielded power equal to the President. (Sam Rayburn, Joe Cannon, Tom "Czar" Reed) What message is being sent? What petty point is being made by this action. Does Boehner think he is gaining political points by not being seen along side a Kenyan President not born in the USA? Does he think snubbing the President of the largest economy in the world is what a Speaker should do? John, you look very small in the light of morning.