Common Man John Boehner Doesn’t Have To Bother With Security Pat-Downs

House Speaker-to-be John Boehner bragged about how he would fly commercial, a not-so-subtle dig at Nancy Pelosi about the the phony story that she demanded big aircraft. But Boehner isn’t going to be bothered with the treatment we mere mortals receive, as he is able to avoid the pat-down.

As he left Washington on Friday, Mr. Boehner headed across the Potomac River to Reagan National Airport, which was bustling with afternoon travelers. But there was no waiting in line for Mr. Boehner, who was escorted around the metal detectors and body scanners, and taken directly to the gate.

Mr. Boehner, who was wearing a casual yellow sweater and tan slacks, carried his own bags and smiled pleasantly at passengers who were leaving the security checkpoint inside the airport terminal. It was unclear whether any passengers waiting in the security line, including Representative Allen Boyd, a Florida Democrat who lost his re-election bid, saw Mr. Boehner.

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.