Point of Order for House Republicans.

The 64-member House Republican caucus meets at 6 p.m. this evening to elect a new leader. Before the balloting begins and for the good of the state’s failing two-party system, some brave Republican in the room should pose a few difficult questions. How many caucus and staff members have met with federal law enforcement authorities since last summer? The past month? (The correct answer is not zero.) What was the nature of the inquiry? Did they seemed satisfied with what they’ve learned so far? Have current caucus leaders been able to provide all the documents, including receipts, law enforcement authorities have requested? Have they examined or taken any computers or other devices?

Members of the caucus will be not able to cast an informed vote in the leadership contest until they know the answers to those questions and the questions the answers prompt.