Republicans frequently gun for Pete Stark because he’s fearless and he doesn’t back down from a fight.

Pete Stark to Chair House Ways and Means Committee, Replacing Rangel

By: David Dayen Wednesday March 3, 2010 1:01 pm
This is very good news, if true. Republicans frequently gun for Pete Stark because he’s fearless and he doesn’t back down from a fight. I was concerned that House Democrats would shy away from elevating Stark to such a powerful position, but Pelosi did indeed select him to replace Charlie Rangel as the head of the panel. And since John Boehner is objecting to the temporary nature of Rangel stepping down, Stark may get the seat permanently. LinkHere