John Boehner

AGE: 59
OCCUPATION: U.S. House minority leader
PREVIOUS APPEARANCES ON THE TIME 100: 0

PRO: He has been one of the staunchest opponents of both the bailout and stimulus plans, rallying his party to unify against the Democrats at every chance. So far, it seems to be working.

CON: Is his uncompromising stance a sign of tough-mindedness or shortsightedness?

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